Home Health/Stay Suites Patient Care Tech - PRN - NIGHT SHIFT
: Job Details :

Our Patient Care Techperforms home health care for patients across the Postoperative period by providing home health nursing services from admission, through a 48 hour recovery stage in our residential suites, and into the client's permanent residence up until discharge.

Assists in the care of assigned patients as directed by appropriate nursing staff.

Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the center.

Performs his/her duties in accordance with the job requirements.

Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations and the importance of remaining calm in this situation.

Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and educational requirements as appropriate.

Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.

Promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and families.

Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse when knowledge base and skill level is in question.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precaution, infection control and isolation procedures. At all time adheres to the Facility policies and procedures.

Practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC guidelines and policy.

Assist with the stocking of supplies in the Suites.

Assist with room turnover, maintains cleanliness of the Suites.

Assist with patient transfer in the Suites.