Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Nurse Aide I Support

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care on a clinical unit. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, vital signs, and mobility, while maintaining clean patient areas and accurate records.

You will follow established Nurse Aide I tasks, observe patient conditions, and communicate changes to the care team. A High School Diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I certification, and BLS are required to ensure safe, compliant care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
• BLS certification required by policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, data entry and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I certification (DFS Nurse Aide Registry)

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care on a clinical unit. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, vital signs, and mobility, while maintaining clean patient areas and accurate records.

You will follow established Nurse Aide I tasks, observe patient conditions, and communicate changes to the care team. A High School Diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I certification, and BLS are required to ensure safe, compliant care.