Patient Care Technician - Safety Sitters

Community Health Network, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician with safety sitter responsibilities. The role involves direct patient care, assistance with daily activities, vital signs, and safe transport of patients within the care area.

You will work under a Registered Nurse and collaborate with the care team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliable documentation, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions and provides courteous service.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task; takes direction well and is self-directed.
• Must be able to lift and be available for one week of full-time training.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs.
• Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Greet and orient patients to the patient care area; provide meal service and feeding assistance.
• Collaborates with other team members to perform additional services as directed.
• Maintains emotional composure when dealing with patients, visitors, and Care Team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

GED

Tools

EMR software

Computer literacy

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Safety Sitters

Shift

Day Job

Hours

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs. Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Greets and orients patients to the patient care area. Performs meal service and feeding assistance functions. Provides additional select care to patients. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitudetoward problem-solving.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

Additional requirements

• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for one week of full-time training

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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