GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Position Details:
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Department:
Psych Central Management
Overview of Position:
Under the delegation and supervision of the registered nurse, the multi-skilled technician will administer basic, direct and/or indirect patient care and perform various procedures and related services necessary to the care and needs of patients/customers. Performs clerical duties and other department functions as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school graduate or equivalency required.
2. Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
3. Must have some prior patient care/health care experience.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to read, write and explain or describe information to patients/customers and hospital staff.
6. Attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
2. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Must be able to assist patients getting in and out of beds or chairs.
4. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
5. Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with the hands and arms.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job

1. Ability to accurately take and record measurements or readings.
2. Ability to provide customer service in a warm and friendly manner.
3. Provide patient care, under the direction of an RN, in a warm and friendly manner.
4. Work collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.