SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search
  1. Home
  2. Rhinebeck, NY
  3. Patient Care Technician Per Diem Night12 NDH

Patient Care Technician Per Diem Night12 NDH

Northern Dutchess Hospital
Posted a month ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Rhinebeck, NY, US

Salary

$19.6 - $25.51 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Nuvance Health is seeking a patient care assistant to join their team of over 15,000 employees in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • The role involves delivering patient care activities under the direction of registered or licensed practical nurses, with a focus on physical and emotional support for patients.
  • Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and are required to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Preferred qualifications include nursing home or acute care experience, and the position requires significant manual skills and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • The salary for this position ranges from $19.60 to $25.51 per hour.
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Summary of Job Purpose:
  • To perform and deliver patient care activities and related non-professional services for assigned hospital patients as directed by registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
 
Job Qualifications:
  • Education: High School graduate or equivalency
  • License: BLS within 30 days of hire.
  • Experience: Nursing home or acute care experience preferred
 
Responsibilities:
  • Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients; i.e. bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc.
  • Answers call lights in timely fashion
  • Assists licensed personnel as directed.
  • Accuracy in obtaining vs., ht, wt, i/o, and other procedures as per competency.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment, utilizing appropriate infection control techniques. (patient room, utility room, unit)
  • Recognizes when to seek help from licensed personnel, i.e., .changes in patient condition
  • Transports patients as needed.
  • Provides input to the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Acts as a preceptor to all new Nurse Assistants and orientee Nurse Assistants.
  • Demonstrates use of appropriate body mechanics.
  • Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
  • Follows all time and attendance policies.
  • Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.
 
Working Conditions
  • Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
  • Occupational: Significant occupational risk
  • Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
  • Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
  • Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
  • Org Unit: 119
  • Department: Med Surg South
  • Exempt: No
  • Salary Range: $19.60 - $25.51 Hourly

 



Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Sonicjobs account will be created for you. Sonicjobs's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Logo
SonicJobs
Your next career move. Sorted.
Search jobsbackground image

Contact us

© 2017 - 2026 SonicJobs Inc. All rights reserved

Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Browse Jobs