Patient Care Technician - Peds Acute Care - 36hrs - Night Shift

Davita Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking patient care assistants in pediatric acute care. The role includes duties such as assisting patients with personal care, documenting changes, and maintaining patient rooms. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and necessary certifications. This is a night shift position with a focus on compassionate care and support for young patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency or 1 year applicable experience required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Nurse Aide credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Document necessary records and report findings to staff.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Professional licensure/certification

Job description

Department: Pediatric Acute Care

Schedule: 36hrs, 12hr Night Shift 7pm-7:30am, Sunday - Saturday

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.


• Aid with movement and placement of patients.


• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.


• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.


• Document necessary records.


• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.


• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred. Any issuing authority accepted.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Department: Peds Acute Care Unit 001


• Shift: Night Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable