Patient Care Tech PCT/CNA (PRN)

Patient Care Technician Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. Essential Functions Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc. Performs and documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, specimen collections, etc. Transfers patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques. Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing personnel. Assists in preparing unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions. Maintains bed and room in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner. Removes supplies and equipment not in use; places furnishings and equipment out of the path to provide a safe, neat, and organized area. Adheres to patient rounding expectations and standards. Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to providing maximal patient comfort and optimizing healing. Promptly and appropriately responds to patient and family calls and requests. Designates applicable charges to individual patients using hospital’s established system. May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses environmental risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards. Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule. Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization. Minimum Job Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent. 2 years of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred. No required licenses, certifications, or documentation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics. Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management. Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills.> Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization. Physical Requirements Significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods. Gross and precise motor functions. Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs. Possible exposure to bodily fluids. Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care. Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard. Close vision and ability to adjust focus. Location Eau Claire, WI #J-18808-Ljbffr