Patient Care Technicians - Patient Care Associate

Patient Care Associate

Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a full range of services to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry service. Participates in the patient's admission and orientation to the inpatient unit. Responsible for assisting patients with changing; searching of patients; securing of valuables; reviewing unit rules and regulations; and providing orientation to room and unit. Assists with preparation and updating of the Nursing Care Plan and Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Plans and assists with therapeutic interventions in order to implement the plans as established. Performs selected direct care duties including therapeutic intervention, taking vital signs and other health-related data (height, weight, etc.), simple dressing changes, sputum, blood and urine collection, urine testing, personal hygiene (feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing, etc.), and EKGs. Assists with the provision of concrete services, such as transportation, obtaining clothes, and check cashing. Leads and co-leads various patient activity groups, both recreational and therapeutic in nature. Assists with the preparation and implementation of discharge plans, including arranging transportation and maintaining contact with family or others to facilitate the patient's discharge. Acts as a patient escort both on and off the premises for tests, day treatment, and recreational outings as ordered by the medical team. Intervenes with physical restraints of violent or aggressive patients. Assists with the care of patients in seclusion or restraint as per departmental policy. Initiates CPR when necessary and assists the nursing team in carrying out emergency protocols. Practices and maintains infection control. Maintains an assigned patient caseload providing ongoing supportive counseling to both the patient and family.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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