Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern at Community Health Network

Newsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaboration, Communication, Problem-solving, Patient Care, Documentation, Patient Education, Supply Stocking, Orientation, Phlebotomy, Vital Signs, Accountability, Prioritization, Organization, Multi-tasking, Responsiveness, Emotional Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The Sr. Patient Care Tech Student Extern works under the direction of Registered Nurse. Performs direct and indirect patient care. Direct patient care can include bathing, assisting with elimination, and assisting patients with feeding, bed making, safety observation, blood glucose checks, vital signs, urinary catheter insertion/care, dressing changes, and phlebotomy. Indirect patient care can include documentation; assist to reinforce patient/family education stocking supplies and orienting patients and staff to the unit. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving. High School diploma or GED Currently accepted into an Accredited Nursing School (must provide Nursing school acceptance letter upon hire) Completed at least the first semester of Nursing School (must provide official transcripts upon hire) Performing some or all of basic patient care needs such as, bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation of patients, discontinue IV, Phlebotomy, Accucheck, catheter care, clean dressing changes, and restraints Exposure to blood and body fluids is possible Any additional unit based duties Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required. Demonstrates accountability for own actions Provides service in a willing and courteous manner Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task. Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated. Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness. Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control Additional requirements Must be able to lift Must be available for one week of full-time training

Responsibilities

The Senior Patient Care Tech Student Extern performs direct patient care such as bathing, feeding, vital signs, and phlebotomy, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Indirect care involves documentation, assisting with patient/family education, stocking supplies, and orienting staff and patients to the unit.