Job Summary
The role entails assisting nursing staff with various delegated patient care tasks, ensuring both patient well-being and efficient operations within the healthcare setting. The position requires collaborative interactions with patients and their families while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care needs of patients.
- Conduct safety observations to monitor patient status.
- Perform phlebotomy and glucose testing as delegated.
- Conduct electrocardiograms in accordance with protocols.
- Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.
- Engage in respectful communication with patients and their families.
- Report observations and changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Help ensure that the unit is safe, clean, and adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of six months of experience in a hospital or related healthcare setting.
- Certification through one of the recognized pathways for Patient Care Technicians or Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Current American Heart Association BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification.
- For Patient Care Technicians, completion of the online PCT program within three months of hire is mandatory.
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