Patient Care Technician

White River Health System Inc; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

White River Health System Inc in Batesville, AR is seeking a full-time Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver direct patient care and assist with unit duties. You will perform purposeful rounds, document on white boards, address pain, assist with meals, bathing, ADLs, linen changes, monitor vitals, and respond to call lights.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalency, CNA certification preferred, prior hospital/nursing home experience preferred, and BLS/TB

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency is required.
• C.N.A. certification preferred.
• On the job training is acceptable, with WRMC Nursing Assistant Course required.
• Current BLS certification and current TB test are required (training and test provided).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform rounding on patients and document on white boards.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to call lights promptly.
• Assist patients with meals, bathing, and linen changes.
• Support unit duties and basic care within scope of practice.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Full-Time Service PCU, Batesville, AR, US

Safety Sensitive

Job Summary

An assistant in patient care and unit duties, delivering direct care to patients and families. Performs purposeful rounding on patients, bedside shift report, and documents on white boards. During rounding addresses the patients pain, position, pick up and restroom if needed. Monitors all call lights, responds promptly and appropriately regardless of patient assignment. Assist patients with meals, bathing, activities of daily living, complete linen change, and any other patient care measures that might be required within scope of practice. Monitor temperature, intake and output, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, and accu-checks as ordered. This is just some of the basic job functions of a Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency. C.N.A. certification preferred. Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred. On the job training is acceptable, with the completion of WRMC Nursing Assistant Course required. Current BLS certification and current TB test, which we can provide the training and test.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking and lifting will occur for majority of the shift. Will be lifting, pulling, and pushing patients and equipment in cooperation with other staff or alone using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than 100 pounds. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.