Patient Care Technician / Nurse's Aid

Peterson Health; Durban; On-site; ZAR 573 000 - 738 000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Durban is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to provide essential nursing care and support to patients. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring vital signs, and promoting emotional well-being. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. This position involves three 12-hour night shifts. The hospital offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Free access to an onsite fitness facility

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and do simple math.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced nursing care.
• Support emotional and physical needs of patients.
• Assist with personal care, vital signs, and transport.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma, GED/equivalent

Job description

Description

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX - heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information

This position is Full-Time, Three 12 hour shifts, Night Shift: 7pm-7am

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
• Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What You Will Do

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic and advanced nursing care for an assigned group of patients based upon competence and experience. Responsibilities will include basic PCT duties, such as routing personal care, changing linens, vital signs, transport, ambulation, etc. The PCT is an essential part of the care team. The PCT helps support emotional and physical needs of patients. The ideal applicant would demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and ability to multitask. The PCT is a positive role model and promotes teamwork.

Required Education

Ability to read, write and do simple math. Ability to follow instructions.

Preferred Education

High School diploma, GED/equivalent

Required Skills

Good communication skills. Basic computer skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification

BLS; Nurses Aid certification, completion of one year formal RN coursework (e.g. one year of AND or junior year of BSN program) or one year of in hospital PCT experience

Preferred Experience

Previous patient care experience in a hospital or longer term care