Patient Care Tech. Behavioral Health Unit
at UPMC
Seneca, PA 16346, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 03 Jun, 2024 | USD 25 Hourly | 04 Mar, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Long Term Care,Mental Health,Communication Skills,Access,Completion | No | No |
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Description:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with populations in mental health, drug and alcohol, nursing home, long term care, hospital or personal care settings, group home settings or juvenile placement settings is STRONGLY PREFERRED.
- Possess one of the following:
- a) Minimum 1 year of general healthcare experience,
- b) 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion,
- c) Enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,
- d) Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
- Microcomputer experience strongly preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient care, including assisting with procedures, activities of daily living, and therapies.
- Foster professional and respectful relationships with colleagues and patients while participating in unit activities like group activities, passing meal trays, and patient transportation.
- Provide patient and family education under RN direction and adhere to hospital protocols, including restraint application and removal.
- Demonstrate clear and effective communication with the healthcare team and exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and infection control measures.
- Maintain accurate medical records and complete assigned tasks efficiently and timely.
- Support departmental changes, initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Diploma
Proficient
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Seneca, PA 16346, USA