Patient Care Technician-Younker Rehabilitation-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Patient Care Technicians to join their rehabilitation team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients recovering from various medical conditions. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older and have a CNA certification.
• Ability to lift, move, position, and transport patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and treatments under RN supervision.
• Document care including activities of daily living and mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Assistance

Specimen Collection

Respiratory Support

Quality Improvement

Education

Certified Nursing Aid Certification (75 hours preferred)

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Technician-Younker Rehabilitation - Methodist

Shifts: Days; Full Time and Part Time

Nights; Full Time and Part Time

Each shift requires every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits Eligible

Shift Differential for qualifying shifts

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for qualifying candidates

Younker Rehabilitation has been providing rehabilitation services to the Des Moines area for over 60 years. We have 59 licensed beds with sister units located at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital. We serve a diverse group of patients with diagnoses that include strokes, neurologic disorders, amputees, trauma, oncology, and patients needing rehabilitation after a major medical illness. All patients receive a minimum of three hours of therapy daily and 24 hour acute nursing and physician monitoring and management. We are CARF accredited and are passionate about getting our patients home and providing support and services needed for a safe and successful transition. If you love providing patient education and joining patients on their healthcare journey, Younker Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our multidisciplinary team provides an environment that allows for ongoing learning for both patients and staff, making it a great fit for both experienced staff and team members who are just starting their healthcare journey.

UPH Additional Information

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• PCTs will perform patient care and treatments under the supervision of an RN. Provides and documents care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection and respiratory support activities as directed by the RN.
• Possess the ability to lift, move, position and transport patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Minimum of 75 hour Certified Nursing Aid certification preferred. Indicate on your application which CNA certification you possess (75 hour, 120 hour or 150 hour).
• Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.