Patient Care Tech & Unit Secretary: Compassionate Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and care teams in delivering compassionate basic care. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vitals, assisting with feeding, grooming and mobility while upholding safety and dignity for every patient.

Ideal candidates will have experience in acute care settings, be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff, and demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred and must be obtained prior to direct patient care.
• Completion of nursing aide training program OR STNA/State Tested Nurse Aide OR CNA certification OR Nurses Aide state testing OR nursing program with clinical course and rotation OR 1 year of relevant clinical experience.
• Recent experience in acute care, physician's office, home health/hospice, or long-term care facility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional interaction with staff and patients.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including comfort, vital signs, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Documents accurately and promptly for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off communications at admission and discharge.
• Performs delegated tasks after competency validation.
• Assists in transferring patients using safe techniques.
• Encourages independence by helping patients perform tasks when possible.
• Tailors care to individual patient preferences.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nurses and care teams in delivering compassionate basic care. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vitals, assisting with feeding, grooming and mobility while upholding safety and dignity for every patient.

Ideal candidates will have experience in acute care settings, be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff, and demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced environment.