Night-Shift Patient Care Technician

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and support nursing staff in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will help with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and reporting changes to the RN/LPN. Preference given to candidates with CNA certification or active nursing student.

BCLS required within 90 days. This part-time night-shift position offers hands-on patient care experience and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Patient care basics

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and support nursing staff in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will help with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and reporting changes to the RN/LPN. Preference given to candidates with CNA certification or active nursing student.

BCLS required within 90 days. This part-time night-shift position offers hands-on patient care experience and opportunities to