Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

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, 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 * RN students may be eligible to be considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities.

Students must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements.