Temporary Patient Care Technician - Evening/Night Shift

Socket.dev; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Shift differential 10% PM shift

Job summary

Kern Medical in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Patient Care Technician for a temporary shift-based role. The position supports nursing staff, helps with observing patients, recording vitals, and assisting with daily activities in an in-patient setting.

Responsibilities include feeding assistance, hygiene support, and accurate charting using the EMR. Requires CNA training or related schooling, BLS certification, and ability to work a PM shift if needed.

Qualifications

• Must complete State of California nursing assistant training or have relevant education.
• BLS/CPR certification required or obtained within specified timeframe.
• Ability to read and interpret medical terminology and records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient observation, vitals, intake/output, and specimen collection.
• Assist patients with feeding, hygiene, and daily activities.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and infection control practices.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Medical terminology

Documentation

Communication with staff

Education

Nursing Assistant training program or related education

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kern Medical in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Patient Care Technician for a temporary shift-based role. The position supports nursing staff, helps with observing patients, recording vitals, and assisting with daily activities in an in-patient setting.

Responsibilities include feeding assistance, hygiene support, and accurate charting using the EMR. Requires CNA training or related schooling, BLS certification, and ability to work a PM shift if needed.