What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician-Younker Rehabilitation-Methodist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Younker Rehab- Meth
- Shift: Days; Full Time and Part Time; Nights; Full Time and Part Time
- Job ID: 158857
Overview
Patient Care Technician-Younker Rehabilitation - Methodist
Shifts: Days; Full Time and Part Time
Nights; Full Time and Part Time
Each shift requires every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation
Benefits Eligible
Shift Differential for qualifying shifts
$3,000 Sign On Bonus for qualifying candidates
Younker Rehabilitation has been providing rehabilitation services to the Des Moines area for over 60 years. We have 59 licensed beds with sister units located at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital. We serve a diverse group of patients with diagnosis that include: strokes, neurologic disorders, amputees, trauma, oncology, and patients needing rehabilitation after a major medical illness. All patients receive a minimum of three hours of therapy daily and 24 hour acute nursing and physician monitoring and management. We are CARF accredited and are passionate about getting our patients home and providing support and services needed for a safe and successful transition. If you love providing patient education and joining patients on their healthcare journey, Younker Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our multidisciplinary team provides an environment that allows for ongoing learning for both patients and staff, making it a great fit for both experienced staff and team members who are just starting their healthcare journey.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a ‘Top Place to Work in Healthcare’ for Third Consecutive Year' by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
- PCTs will perform 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 16 years old or older.
- Minimum of 75 hour Certified Nursing Aid 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. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.
