Patient Care Tech- Birchwood (FT- 0.9 fte)

Looking for a hardworking individual willing to work weekend day shifts.

Position Summary :

The Patient Care Tech works as a team member with other Birchwood staff on the delivery of resident care in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency, and provider productivity.

The Patient Care Tech assists with the day-to-day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility, medication assistance, and ADLs.

To promote safety, the Patient Care Tech assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments, and meals.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required

• American Heart Association BLS required within 2 months of hire
• ServSafe required within 2 months of hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• year experience working in a customer service or hospitality role for high-end clientele
• 1 year experience working as an aide or caregiver in a ALF, LTC, SNF, or hospital
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Essential Job Functions :

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Accountable for coordinating care for residents with the nursing staff
• Implement the plan of care for residents established under direction of nursing staff, reporting observations and comments to nursing
• Obtain and records vital signs. Document I&Os as needed. Assist with other resident care duties as requested by nursing, including two-hour checks
• Provide medication assistance to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Demonstrate awareness of necessary safety precautions and promote safety when assisting residents with attendance at activities, appointments, and meals.
• Assist with setting up dining area and serving meals to residents, families, and guests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Works varied shifts as scheduled and / or needed

Physical Requirements

Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling : Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.

Carry equipment / supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)

• Extended Hours : The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
• Flexible Schedule : The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-Call Availability : On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.
• Effective Communication : Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
• Handling Challenging Situations : The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.
• Repetitive Tasks : Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Exposures

Tasks Include Potential Exposure : Job tasks may involve exposure to :

• Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
• Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
• Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

77360200 Hillcrest Birchwood