Patient Care Tech (PCT) - PCU

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Worcester, MA is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with essential patient care and comfort. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, recording vital signs, and helping with linens and basic meals.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED and may have CPR or CNA certification. The role reports to a supervisor and involves working under close guidance in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/CNA certification or nursing student status may be accepted per criteria.
• Knowledge of basic patient care activities and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing service personnel with patient care and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene, take vital signs, and change bed linens.
• Serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, clean and prepare supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned under supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Personal care

Bed linen changes

Food service

Patient comfort

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

• 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.
• 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.

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)