Patient Care Technician

Healthcare Support Staffing; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 14,809 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $10.75 - $12.00 per hr.

Excellent Medical benefits Offered, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm is in search of a Direct Support Professional in Viera, FL. This position involves assisting clients with daily routines such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and socialization. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be at least 21, and possess a valid FL driver's license. The role includes working in challenging environments with patients and involves a full week of training. Competitive salary and medical benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid FL Drivers License.
• Must handle challenging patients responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Support meal preparation and recreational activities.
• Facilitate peer interaction and socialization.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Ability to multi-task efficiently

Teamwork

Adaptability

Crisis management

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

As a Direct Support Professional, you will be expected to actively assist your assigned clients in the participation, involvement and routine of their individualized program.

1. Personal hygiene
2. Chores and Room Care
3. Peer Interaction and Socialization (i.e. appropriate social interactions, practicing taking turns and working an s a team member)
4. Meal Preparation
5. Recreation activities
6. Assist in School Work
7. Medication Administration

This is an immediate need! They are ready to start selecting candidates ASAP so that they can start the level 2 security clearances. Keep in mind this is not easy work, working with these patients.

These positions are open as they have an increase of patient population on the residential campuses right now. These candidates will be working in a large residential home where these patients live.

These positions are located in Viera, FL (Brevard County)

These candidates will all receive a FULL WEEK of training. This will include how to work with people with behavioral disorders and will even include physical management techniques, just in case. So please let candidates know so that they are not scared off by this.

More info as far as day to day work is listed on the attachments.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED (Will need to be verified)
• Must possess a valid FL Drivers License (Will be verified)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to handle working in a difficult and challenging environment working with the mentally disable population
• We MUST COMPLETE the reference check on the last page of the attachments, attached to this order. Call last place of employment please (you can submit to me without this, but as soon as I approve the candidate I will let you know to complete this)
• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently
• Must be able to work well with other departments

Additional Information

Hours for this Position:

• M-SU 7-3:30 (They will only work 5 days per week, but must be available at least every other weekend)
• M-SU 10:45p-7:15a (They will only work 5 days per week, but must be available at least every other weekend)
• M-SU 2:30p-11p (They will only work 5 days per week, but must be available at least every other weekend)

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary $10.75 - $12.00 per hr.
• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO