Patient Care Technician I, Behavioral Health, Part Time, Nights

University of Maryland; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join their team in Easton, Maryland. The role includes providing direct patient care, taking vital signs, and working closely with nursing staff to ensure patient well-being. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification and/or GNA required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• No previous experience required; experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Communicate patient's status to identify care needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living, leads therapeutic groups, maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on unit, escorts patients during times of admission, discharge, and procedures within the hospital, and other duties as assigned.This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
3. No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range:$17-$29.14
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide