Sr Patient Care Technician - Maternity - North

Community Health Network; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indiana, Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include bathing, transporting patients, and collaborating with a dedicated care team.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, display excellent communication skills, and have a positive attitude. Candidates should be able to lift and have prior clinical experience or be enrolled in nursing school. Join us in making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bathing, bed making, and vital signs.
• Transporting patients and patient-related materials.
• Performing meal service and feeding assistance.
• Collaborating with team members to provide care.

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