Patient Care Technician

What they do

• Keeping patient rooms clean and organized.
• Monitoring patient health and measuring vital signs.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Assisting the healthcare team with administering treatments.
• Collecting liquid samples or specimens for testing.
• Performing basic nursing procedures such as administering medications.
• Reporting any changes in patients' conditions to a registered nurse or physician.
• Providing emotional support and assisting patients with basic needs such as dietary intake, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Maintaining close communication with the patient's healthcare team.
• Assisting with the educating of patients' relatives regarding the required care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• CNA certification.
• Experience working in patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of patient care practice, methods, and regulations.
• Strong patient relation skills.
• Patience.