Patient Care Technician - Safety Sitters

Community Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in the United States is seeking caregivers to support patients with essential daily activities, including bathing, mobility assistance, meal service, and basic care. You will greet patients, ensure comfort, and collaborate with the care team to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to use a computer for documentation, and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with others in a team setting and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate accountability and courteous service.
• Prioritize, organize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to take direction and be self-directed.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Self-direction

Responsiveness

Emotional control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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 attitude toward 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