Patient Care Technician | $20/hr

The Patient Care Technician provides personal care andrelated services to patients.  ThePatient Care Technician may operate as a patient’s caregiver under thedirection, instruction and supervision of a doctor, nurse and/or medicalprofessional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in identifying needs and developing/modifying planof care
• Performs or assists the patient with personal hygiene needswhich include: bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene andtoileting needs.
• Monitors vital signs and reports any deviation from normalvalues 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/ormedications which are selfadministered, ordered by the physician, approved andsupervised by a nurse, and allowed by state law
• May assist the paramedical personnel with rehabilitativeprocesses as directed
• Promotes the patient mental alertness through involvement inactivities
• Observes and reports any changes in the patient’s 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 experiencepreferred
• National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)certification preferred and may be required per state/contract
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age