Patient Care Technician – Emergency Services

McLaren; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McLaren Emergency Services in Petoskey, MI, seeks a dedicated patient care assistant to support the RN in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care on a dayshift. You will assist with daily activities, maintain a safe and clean environment, and help patients and families with comfort and dignity.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days (AHA/ARC). Schedule is full-time, weekdays with weekends; shift is 7:00am–7:00pm, 72 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire (AHA/ARC or Canadian equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN to help reach treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility).
• Ensures compliance with health care regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

BLS

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Department: Emergency Services

Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:00pm

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

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. Additional Information
• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004293
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes