What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician Nights position at Vaughan Regional Medical Center?
Description
Essential Duties
- Aid with movement and placement of patients
- Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living
- Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Document necessary records
- Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment
- Perform emergency department specific care/duties as assigned within scope of job
- Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Minimum Education
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program: highly preferred not required
- Minimum six months experience: preferred / not required
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
- BLS Certification required after 30 days of employment
