Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health Unit

mclarenhlth; Michigan; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan's Behavioral Health Unit is seeking a dedicated team member to assist with patient-centered care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include performing day-to-day patient care activities, maintaining a therapeutic environment, and applying unit competencies while respecting developmental, age-specific, and cultural needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: prior experience in direct care.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care interventions as delegated by the RN to meet treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support to patients and families.
• Assists with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility).
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and health care regulations.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

BLS Certification

Direct patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CENA training

Job description

Department:Behavioral Health Unit
Daily Work Times:7:00am-7:30pm
Shift: Days
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 64

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
2. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
3. Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
4. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
5. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
6. Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent .
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in direct care preferred.
• CENA training
• Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.