Location: West Burlington,IA, USA
The Patient Care Technician provides personal care and related services to patients. The Patient Care Technician may operate as a patients caregiver under the direction, instruction and supervision of a doctor, nurse and/or medical professional.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Assists in identifying needs and developing/modifying plan of care
+ Performs or assists the patient with personal hygiene needs which include: bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene and toileting needs.
+ Monitors vital signs and reports any deviation from normal values to a medical professional
+ Assists in maintenance of a healthful and safe environment
+ Implements progressive mobility guidelines
+ Turns/positions bed-bound patients
+ Provides nutritious meals as prepared to patient as directed
+ Assists the patient with ambulation/transfers
+ Performs or assists patient with certain treatments and/or medications which are selfadministered, ordered by the physician, approved and supervised by a nurse, and allowed by state law
+ May assist the paramedical personnel with rehabilitative processes as directed
+ Promotes the patient mental alertness through involvement in activities
+ Observes and reports any changes in the patients physical, mental, or emotional condition to a medical professional in a timely manner
+ May perform EKGs as required
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
+ Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred
+ At least one (1) year of successful work experience preferred
+ National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) certification preferred and may be required per state/contract
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.