Patient Care Technician, Rehab 7, FT, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their compassionate team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality care to patients, assisting with their hygiene, nutrition, and comfort needs. The ideal candidate will support a diverse patient population, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. You will work under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic rehabilitation setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, and mobility needs of patients.
• Utilize specialized equipment for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene Assistance

Mobility Support

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Spirometer

Restraints

Job description

Department:Lynn Rehabilitation Center-Rehab 7

Address:1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift:Full Time, Days, 7am-7pm

Why Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center:

Ranked as one of the nation's best hospitals for rehabilitation care by U.S. News & World Report, the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation center is a 100-bed, private-room facility that offers an exemplary patient care experience for those dealing with the most challenging injuries. It encompasses comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services both for adult and pediatric patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. See more about this facility following thislink.

Position Summary:

• Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care and patient/family education.
• Assists health care team with simple procedure; prepares supplies equipment; provides patient/family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up/or remove equipment etc.
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines, drainage, personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen changes etc.).
• Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care (spirometer, restraints etc.).
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient use.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed.
• Cleans clinic area he/she is assigned to after patients treatment is finished at the end of day according to departmental procedures.
• Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation.
• Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e. washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.
• Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked.
• Assists with office duties as needed, i.e. answering phone, taking messages.
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience:

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of GED is Required.

License Certification:

Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is Required.

All new hires after 08/09/2020 are required to have aCertified Nursing Assistant License. Employees hired into the classification before this date are grandfathered in.American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law