Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide

Patient Care Tech (inpatient) responsibilities include providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse, with cross-training as Unit Secretary/Unit Assistant. Duties span clinical and non-clinical tasks such as preparing for admissions/transfers/discharges, securing IV pumps, maintaining a safe environment, infection-control practices, vital signs, hygiene, nutrition support, patient teaching reinforcement, data entry into the computer system, and effective communication with nurses and staff. Must demonstrate self-motivation, decision making with limited supervision, excellent communication, and ability to stay calm in stressful situations while adhering to patient safety goals.