Sr. Patient Care Tech - Senior Adult Unit

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Patient Care Technician to support registered nurses with direct patient care, safety, and comfort in a fast-paced setting. You will assist with bathing, vital signs, transport, meals, and patient orientation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication, with documentation and adherence to care plans. A CNA license or nursing student status is valued, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer for documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: bathing, elimination, bed making, vital signs.
• Transport patients and materials safely and on time.
• Greet and orient patients to the care area.
• Assist with meal service and feeding.
• Collaborate with the care team on assigned tasks.
• Maintain courteous, responsive service and prioritize patient needs.
• Take direction well and stay self-directed when appropriate.
• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Prioritize & multi-task

Accountability

Self-directed

Patient care focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA license or nursing student

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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

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 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,