PATIENT CARE TECH PRN

Patient Care Assistant

Provides patient care activities under the direction of Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry. May be certified as a medic or Combat Lifesaver (through military duty) or have EMS certification as a base provider.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others.
• Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills required.
• Must work effectively as a member of a team.
• Previous acute or long-term care experience preferred.
• Technical and critical thinking skills required to perform duties.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred Ability to Make an Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities:

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Licenses & Certifications

Paramedic

Lic. Practical Nurse

Cert. Medical Assist.

Cert. Nursing Assist.

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