Patient Care Tech (PCT), Full Time - 6a-6p & Alternate Weekends

ClearSky Health; Lecanto (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Lecanto, FL is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for full-time day shifts (6a-6p) with alternate weekends. The PCT provides direct bedside care under RN supervision, including basic tasks and vital signs, while documenting care and observations.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, patient safety, effective communication, and timely response to calls. Candidates should hold CNA certification, CPR, and a high school diploma, with prior inpatient hospital experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 2 years inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming).
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN.
• Document vital signs and intake/output.
• Assist in preparing rooms and beds; maintain cleanliness.
• Support safe patient handling and transfers.
• Respond to patient and family requests promptly.
• Designate charges to patients using hospital system.
• Follow infection prevention standards.

Skills

Bedside care

Vital signs documentation

Infection prevention

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Data entry/records management

Critical thinking

CNA care knowledge

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Inpatient hospital experience (2 years)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

## Patient Care Tech (PCT), Full Time - 6a-6p & Alternate WeekendsApply: Lecanto, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R7570Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.The **Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)**, working under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse, is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.**Essential Functions:*** Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc. Performs and documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc. Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.* Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel.* Assists in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions. Maintains bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner. Removes supplies and equipment not in use; placing furnishings and equipment out of the path in order to provide a safe, neat, and organized area.* Adheres to patient rounding expectations and standards.* Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to aiding in patient comfort and healing.* Promptly and appropriately responds to patient and family calls and requests.* Appropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using hospital’s established system.* May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.* Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.* Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.* Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.**Minimum Job Requirements***Minimum Education & Experience :** High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.* 2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting required, inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.*Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:** Current state CNA certification required.* CPR certification required.*Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.* Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.* Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.* Demonstrates critical thinking skills.* Effective written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.* Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.* Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.**Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:*** A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.* Both gross and precise motor functions.* Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.* Possible exposure to bodily fluids.* Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.* Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.* Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.* Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.