Sr. Patient Care Tech - PCU

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to work night shifts in Indianapolis, IN. You will perform direct patient care tasks, assist with activities of daily living, transport patients, and support meal services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, computer literacy for documentation, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

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

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs.
• Transport patients and patient-related materials safely and promptly.
• Greet and orient patients to the care area and assist with meal service and feeding as needed.
• Collaborate with the care team to perform additional tasks as directed by a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

1402 E County Line Rd
Indianapolis , IN 46227
United States

Shift

Night Job

Hours

Two 12-hour shifts per week
6:30pm-7:00am
Weekend and holiday commitment required.

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

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.