Patient Care Tech -Acute Rehab
Patient Care Tech -Acute Rehab
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Overview
UnityPoint-St. Lukes
Hours: Full-Time 7am-7pm (12 hr/shifts-every third weekend)
Sign-On Bonus: $3000
No experience required-we train!!
The Patient Care Tech assists in patient care throughout all nursing areas. Duties include assisting patients with their ADLs transporting patients in various types of equipment and ambulation documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with ADLs according to hospital procedures reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to nurse in charge of patient.
- Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member.
- Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
- Obtain EKG under the direction of the nurse.
- Documents vital signs weights activity intake and outputs and ADL care given to patient in computer.
- Attends appropriate training programs unit meetings and other mandatory meetings.
- Seeks to be involved in unit improvements quality projects and other enhancements to patient care.
- Effectively communicates with team members physicians ancillary staff and customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
- Uses Patient/Family Centered approach of care of patient/family.
Qualifications
Education:
Must be actively enrolled in high school or an equivalent program with a current CNA certification or High School diploma or equivalent is required.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
- Ability to move and lift patients and use appropriate equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
- Effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal non-verbal and written).
Employment Type
Full-Time
