Patient Care Tech - Hands-On Patient Support

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, seeks a patient care assistant to work under a licensed nurse, helping meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs and performing tasks within competency.

You will provide direct care with limited invasive procedures, communicate effectively with the care team, and support the unit's safety and patient welfare. Training, including BLS, is provided during orientation.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency; able to use technology and computers.
• Previous care giving experience preferred with basic care skills.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required or provided during orientation.
• Effective communication and time management; report to RN.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting patients' physical and psychosocial needs.
• Provide direct care with limited invasive procedures.
• Perform tasks as documented by competency; report to RN.
• Support unit safety and patient welfare under supervision.

Skills

Reading competency

Numerical competency

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, seeks a patient care assistant to work under a licensed nurse, helping meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs and performing tasks within competency.

You will provide direct care with limited invasive procedures, communicate effectively with the care team, and support the unit's safety and patient welfare. Training, including BLS, is provided during orientation.