Sr. Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg

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

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide direct patient care and support within our clinical teams. The role includes assisting with daily activities, transporting patients, and helping with meals, under supervision and in collaboration with nursing staff.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer documentation, and demonstrate strong communication skills. CNA license or nursing school enrollment is valued.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license preferred or nursing school enrollment

Tools

Computer use for documentation

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

• Perform 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
• Three (3) months of Clinical Experience or CNA license required OR currently enrolled in Nursing school
• PCT, CNA, Patient Care Tech,