Patient Care Tech Night Shift

Specialists Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Seven paid holidays

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Employer paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Specialists Hospital in Shreveport is looking for a dedicated healthcare provider for night shifts, working 12-hour rotations. You will work closely with medical staff to provide essential patient care in various healthcare settings.

The role involves assisting with treatments, patient mobility, and daily living needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferably with CNA certification, and 0-2 years of related experience.

Benefits include health insurance and paid time off, enhancing job satisfaction and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience required.
• CNA preferred.
• BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient treatments as directed by nursing and physician staff.
• Assist with patient care planning and assessment.
• Help record vital signs, height, weight, and input/output.
• Support patient nutritional needs including feeding and delivering food trays.
• Aid in patient mobility like transferring and positioning.
• Assist patients during discharges.
• Help with activities of daily living (ADL's) including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Time management

Patient assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Seven paid holidays
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

Position Overview

Work with the medical staff and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of health care settings. This is a night shift position, working 12 hour shifts.

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 preferred
• 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.