Patient Care Technician/CNA - Full Time, PRN - Days & Nights

ClearSky Health; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Elwood, KS is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist registered nurses with direct bedside care for patients with injuries and illnesses. You will help with bathing, feeding, toileting, transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment while supporting patient confidentiality.

The role requires current BLS certification, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and proper body mechanics essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient bedside care (bathing, feeding, toileting, grooming).
• Measure, document, and report vital signs, intake/output, weights, and specimens as ordered.
• Assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and safe handling.
• Prepare unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions; maintain clean, safe, and organized areas.
• Respond promptly to patient and family calls; document and communicate changes to the nursing team.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and patient safety; ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with charging processes for patients using hospital systems.
• Participate in required trainings and support department goals.

Skills

Bedside patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.The Patient Care Technician, working under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse, is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.Essential Functions:Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc. Performs and documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc. Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel.Assists in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions. Maintains bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner. Removes supplies and equipment not in use; placing furnishings and equipment out of the path in order to provide a safe, neat, and organized area.Adheres to patient rounding expectations and standards.Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to providing maximal patient comfort and optimizing healing.Promptly and appropriately responds to patient and family calls and requests.Appropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using hospital’s established system.May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses environmental risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.Completes required trainings, as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.Minimum Job RequirementsMinimum Education & Experience :High school diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred.2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred.Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.Demonstrates critical thinking skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.Please note: Our hiring process includes a criminal background check and ten-panel UDS.Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.Both gross and precise motor functions.Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.Possible exposure to bodily fluids.Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.