Sr. Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

Community Health Network (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician for Behavioral Health. The role supports nursing staff with direct patient care, transfers, and meal assistance in a hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer documentation, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork. Availability for training and a caring approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires teamwork and excellent communication.
• Documentation and computer use for patient records.
• Strong writing, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multitask.
• Able to take direction yet be self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: bathing, elimination, bed making, vitals.
• Transports patients and materials safely and promptly.
• Greets and orients patients to the care area.
• Provides meal service and feeding assistance.
• Provides additional select care as directed by RN.
• Collaborates with team members to perform other tasks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Accountability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing school enrollment

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Sr. Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

mix of 8 and 12 hour shifts
every other weekend
rotating holidays

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 Senior 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
• Three (3) months of Clinical Experience or CNA license required OR currently enrolled in Nursing school

PCT, CNA, Patient Care Tech,

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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