Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician- AnMed Cannon

Job description

SUMMARY:
Provides quality patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. Provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatric populations in the hospital setting.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs.
• Assists patients with meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patient’s nurse.
• Measures and records intake, output, height and weight.
• Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, potty (toileting needs), placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place.
• Communicates learning needs to charge nurse or nurse manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Nursing Assistant:
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience (preferred)

Patient Care Technician (PCT):
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of approved Nursing Assistant training course required