Patient Care Tech - PCT - Lebanon, IN

Witham Health Services; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Witham Health Services in Indiana is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care units, taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, feeding and mobility, and adapting to changing patient volumes. This role requires clear communication with staff, patients, and families to ensure safe, organized care.

On each shift, you may assume additional clerical or patient care duties and follow directions from the nurse in charge.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• Ability to perform basic patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, assists patients with personal hygiene, feeding and ambulation.
• Performs duties to support nursing staff and safety on the unit.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and coworkers.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

High school diploma equivalency

Job description

• Schedule: 2 x 12 hour shifts, dayshift, 6a-6:30p
• Hospital: Witham Health Services

Job Summary:

The key duties of this position are a vital link to efficient, well organized operations on the patient care units. As a valued member of the healthcare team, this individual must effectively communicate with all personnel throughout the organization as well as patients and visitors. This position must be able to demonstrate flexibility by adjusting to changes in the volume of patients per unit. Will be required to assume additional clerical or patient care duties for assigned nursing areas on each shift. Will also demonstrate competency when performing in the role of a nursing assistant. Must assist professional nursing personnel with routine duties by performing basic patient care procedures. Takes vital signs, assists patients with personal hygiene, feeds and ambulates patients, and performs other functions according to specific procedures. Often one of the first to meet patient and patient's family; must be skilled in communication and public relations. Performs physically, mentally and emotionally demanding work. Works with sick and dying patients, infectious disease, hazardous materials, fluids and hazardous chemicals. Will accept and follow direction from the immediate nurse in charge.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

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