Patient Care Tech Day Shift

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized healthcare facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a motivated individual to provide direct patient care. Responsibilities include assisting healthcare professionals in various patient care tasks, supporting patient mobility, and ensuring nutritional needs are met. The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED, along with CNA and BLS certifications, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role is pivotal in maintaining patient wellbeing and ensuring quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• CNA required.
• BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient treatments as directed by nursing and physician staff.
• Assist with patient care planning and assessment.
• Record vital signs, height, and weight.
• Assist with patient nutritional needs.
• Assist with patient mobility and discharging.

Skills

Interpersonal communication techniques

Organization and time management

Patient assistance

Team building and dynamics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Overview

Work with the medical staff and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of health care settings.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with patient treatments as directed by nursing and physician staff
• Assist with patient care planning and patient assessment
• Assist with recording of vital signs, height, and weight, input/output
• Assist with patient nutritional needs—delivery of food trays, feeding as needed, additional nourishment
• Assist with patient mobility—turning and positioning, ambulation, and transferring to wheelchair as needed
• Assist with patient discharging
• Assist with patient ADL’S—including bathing, dressing, grooming
• Assist with inventory—stocking needed supplies
• Assist with computer order entry as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 0-2 years of related experience
• CNA required
• BLS certified

Other Skills/Abilities

• Use of interpersonal communication techniques
• Requires standing, walking and running
• Organization and time management without direct order
• Requires pulling, lifting, turning and assisting patients
• Present a professional, caring and courteous image
• Knowledge of team building and dynamics