Sr Patient Care Technician-Anderson

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

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff by delivering direct patient care and assisting with daily activities. You will help with bathing, vital signs, transport, meal service and patient orientation, while maintaining a safe and compassionate environment.

Collaborating with the care team, you will contribute to an efficient patient flow and quality care.

Qualifications

• Team collaboration and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills.
• Openness to take direction and be self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (bathing, elimination, vital signs).
• Assist with transportation and meal service for patients.
• Greet and orient patients to the care area.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver services as directed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Accountability

Multitasking

Self-direction

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA license or nursing school enrollment

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,

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.