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, potty (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