What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN / CNA $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS position at Amberwell Health Atchison?
JOB DESCRIPTION :
A Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Nursing Aide, is responsible for supporting healthcare staff in administering personalized care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. PCT and or NA use patient care best practices to provide a safe, comfortable, and healing environment for all patients always adhering to Amberwell cultural priorities. The PCT / NA must be comfortable working with specific populations, including elderly patients and those with special needs, being a good team player with empathy and compassion a must.
Their duties include but are not limited to :
Helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene
Assisting with toileting needs
Feeding patients and providing fresh water
Assessing patients vital signs and behavior and notify staff of any changes
Checking blood sugar levels and monitoring intake and output
Preparing patient rooms with necessary items
Assisting patients with mobility needs and transfers
Turning and repositioning patients to prevent bedsores and other discomfort
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH :
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE :
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Education :
Minimum Required Education : High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Required :
Preferred Certifications :
