Hands-on Patient Care Technician

Community Hospital Corporation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital Corporation is recruiting for a patient care aide to support Registered Nurses in a busy clinical setting. The role involves direct patient care, daily living assistance such as bathing and hygiene, and help with bed management and mobility.

Training will cover pre- and post-operative care and the use of standard medical equipment. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and current BLS certification; one year in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with bathing, eating, hygiene and changing bed linens.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Aid physicians and nursing staff with procedures within the scope of practice.
• Provide general nursing care such as positioning, lifting and turning patients, and assisting with bedpan/urinal/commode.
• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care and use of medical appliances.

Job description

Community Hospital Corporation is recruiting for a patient care aide to support Registered Nurses in a busy clinical setting. The role involves direct patient care, daily living assistance such as bathing and hygiene, and help with bed management and mobility.

Training will cover pre- and post-operative care and the use of standard medical equipment. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and current BLS certification; one year in healthcare is preferred.