PCT / PATIENT CARE TECH - LEWES ED

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, document care, and help with mobility and hygiene while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Join a collaborative team and participate in ongoing education to enhance skills and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families in a coastal community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a unit aide, nursing assistant, or phlebotomist.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in accordance with individual care plans.
• Assists with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with transportation and transferring patients for safety.
• Monitor and record vital signs and input/output, report abnormalities.
• Documentation of care and patient data in a timely manner.
• Assist with patient hygiene and comfort, repositioning to prevent ulcers.
• Support with feeding and hydration per dietary restrictions.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Infection control

Hygiene assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse, performs various duties assisting nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established nursing standards. These duties may include assisting nurses, unit secretary/monitor technician, phlebotomy, or EKG.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in accordance with their individualized care plans
• Assists patient with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assist in transportation and transfer of patients, ensuring comfort and safety during movement
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and other patient data, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing team
• Accuchecks completed as directed
• Accurate and prompt documentation
• Assist with patient hygiene and comfort measures, including turning and repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers
• Support patients with feeding and hydration needs, adhering to dietary restrictions and assisting with mealtime activities. Removing trays in timely manner.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes
• Completes hourly rounds to assigned patients and anticipates patient needs. Responding promptly to call lights and patient requests
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and compassion in all interactions
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including changing bed linens, stocking supplies, and ensuring cleanliness of patient rooms, and preparing rooms for admissions and transfers.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff
• Participate in ongoing education and training to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care and hospital procedures

Qualifications

• One year experience preferred as a unit administrative, Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomist.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Credentials

• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Entry

USD $17.25/Hr.

Max

USD $26.74/Hr.