About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in line with their training and department needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment
- Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN
- Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care
- Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs
- Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN
- Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures
- May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remain with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Comply with all policies and standards
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols
Nice to have:
- 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
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