Patient Care Tech Per Diem Night

Ernest Health, Inc.; Thorn Hill (TX); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a Per Diem Night Shift Patient Care Technician to deliver direct bedside care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and teamwork within a rehabilitative hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and reporting changes to the care team. CNA preferred; CPR required; hospital experience valued.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred, but not always required depending on state.
• CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and monitoring patient condition.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards and report changes to the care team.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Tech Per Diem Night Shift

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

We have a great per-diem opportunity for a Patient Care Technician in New Braunfels, TX.

New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas is a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the communities between San Antonio and Austin. We specialize in helping patients regain strength and independence after life-altering health events such as strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditios.

Our rehabilitation programs are intensive and tailored – each patient receives a customized mix of physical, occupational, and speech therapies delivered daily by our enthusiastic, highly skilled team. New Braunfels Regional Rehab Hospital offers a supportive, close-knit environment with modern therapy facilities and the latest rehabilitative equipment, ensuring patients get the best possible care.

With Joint Commission accreditation and a reputation for outstanding clinical outcomes, our hospital proudly provides warm, patient-centered care that guides individuals on their journey to recovery and return to an active life.

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• C.N.A Certification preferred.
• Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required.
• Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY, (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
• STNA required in OH
• CPR Certification required
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.