Patient Care Technician I

• Under the direction/supervision of a charge nurse, assists the nursing staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility
• Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments
• May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services
• Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care
• Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver
• Observes, collects, documents and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

High School graduate or equivalent