Patient Care Tech I

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acute care hospital system in California is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to provide support to patients under the guidance of licensed personnel. Responsibilities include facilitating daily living activities and offering clerical and emotional support to patients. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and CPR certification. Join our mission to deliver excellent patient care in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR/BLS certified within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred 0 to 2 years experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Facilitate daily living activity needs for patients.
• Offer clerical, physical, and emotional support.

Skills

Computer charting proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training as a nursing assistant

Job description

Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self care and activity programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• Minimum: High school grad or equivalent
• Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Minimum: CPR/BLS within 6 months of hire

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record)

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: 0 to 2 years experience in an acute care setting

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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