Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Float Pool

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Join Tenet Healthcare as a Patient Care Assistant at Saint Vincent Hospital, where your compassionate support will enhance patient experiences. You will assist nursing personnel with various patient care activities, focusing on personal hygiene, vital signs, and comfort.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and generous paid time off while contributing to a high-quality healthcare environment. Join us to make a positive impact on our patients' lives today!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of CPR and certification is needed.
• CNA license or relevant healthcare qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel with patient care activities.
• Take vital signs and assist with personal hygiene.
• Change bed linens and serve food trays.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs

Personal hygiene assistance

Patient care activities

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Nursing Assistant knowledge

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Responsibilities

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.
• Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients
• Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or GED.
  • Certifications:
    • CPR
    • CNA license, Home Heath, Nursing Assistant, ENT, or Nursing Student (must have completed 1st round of clinicals)

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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