What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician-Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health- Lutheran position at UnityPoint Health?
Patient Care Tech - Older Adult Behavioral Health - Lutheran
Shifts: FT and PT Day/Evening Combo and Straight Evenings
Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts
Benefits Eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 paid over 1 year
Responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Reports and records observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department. Identifies patients' needs and implements care for a group of patients under the supervision of a RN applying skills learned in their initial nursing coursework.
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Responsibilities
- PCT performs patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN. Provides and documents care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection and respiratory support activities as directed by the RN.
- Possess the ability to lift, move, position and transport patients.
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years old or older. Minimum of 75 hour CNA certification required. Indicate on your application which CNA certification you possess (75 hour, 120 hour or 150 hour). Only applications with this information indicated will be considered. Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work.
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8;
- Department: Inpt Older Adult MH- Luth;
- Shift: Full Time and Part Time Day/Evening Combo 7a-3:30p and 3p-11:30p, and straight evenings 3p-11:30p;
- Job ID: 155194;
Salary : $3,000
