Sr Patient Care Technician

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician in Kokomo, Indiana. In this role, you will assist registered nurses with patient care tasks, including bathing, transporting patients, and meal assistance.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a high school diploma or GED. A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members are essential. This position requires some clinical experience or a CNA license and offers a dynamic environment focused on community care.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation.
• Responsible and responsive in service.

Responsibilities

• Assists with bathing, elimination, and vital signs.
• Transports patients and materials safely.
• Greets and orients patients to care area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Ability to prioritize and organize

Self-direction and motivation

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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. Our mission is to provide neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology. We get involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefit initiatives, and ensure our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields. Above all, we deliver exceptional care simply by doing it.

Responsibilities

The Senior Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and performs the following duties:

• Bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs
• Transports patients and patient‑related materials safely, promptly, and professionally
• 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 additional services as directed

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with 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
• Accountable for own actions and demonstrates responsibility and responsiveness
• Provides service in a courteous, willing manner
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi‑task
• Able to take direction well and be self‑directed and motivated
• Ability to maintain emotional control while dealing with patients, visitors, situations, and care team members

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