What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Acute Care of the Elderly Unit - 36/Hours a Week Day Shift position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Rotating every other weekend
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Unit Description:
Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 4 East Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in geriatric care as well as some stroke cases of all ages. PCT's have the support of Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Interns and Registered Nurses on a daily basis. We operate with a team mentality and enjoy building relationships with our patients throughout their stay (typically a minimum of 3 days). We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment. Come join our team!
- Performs basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living
- Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
- Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Education/Experience Required:
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REQUIRED:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. - Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
