Patient Care Technician Full Time Weekend Days Rehab

This full-time weekend day position offers an opportunity to work as a Patient Care Technician in a rehabilitation setting, providing direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. You will support patients with activities of daily living, maintain safe care environments, and assist the nursing team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care services and maintain clean, safe, and well-organized patient environments
• Collect and record patient data including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN
• Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care
• Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and use of mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs
• Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism in all interactions
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures
• Maintain continuous visual observation of patients when required and remain with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting
• Currently enrolled in a Nursing program
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols