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Come be a part of the GCH team! GCH is not only named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, but was recently named one of the TOP 20. We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and exceptional staff, and we are looking to add to our team!

GCH is dedicated to providing our employees not just a job, but a career where they can grow and have their voices heard. GCH offers an extensive benefits discount including:

• Professional Development Packages (shared governance committees, tuition reimbursement, & education/licensure assistance)
• Competitive compensation
• For benefit eligible positions - generous PTO, full benefits package, IPERS, and employee discounts for GCH & Clinic services
• Work/Life Balance Perks (free fitness center membership, discounted personal training, discounted meals, & EAP)

Guthrie County Hospital has an opening for a Full Time Patient Care Tech.  

Shift is:

Weekend Package

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:45pm - 6:15am

Compensation: $18.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour DOE.

JOB SUMMARY: Assist patients with basic care needs/activities of daily living under the direct supervision of a nurse. Provide effective communication with patients, family members, and staff. Assist in the coordination of interdepartmental patient care activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to and provide services in accordance with the written plan of care.
• Recognize significant changes in patient condition and notify nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Recognize the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the populations served.
• Perform, read, and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry (under the supervision of professional staff) as directed.
• Perform EKG, glucometer testing, and venipuncture.
• Utilize basic infection control measures and demonstrate basic infection control measures including handling of hazardous wastes and safety measures.
• Demonstrate expertise in provision of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) for patients and deliver such care in a professional, safe, and caring manner including but not limited to:
• Transfers and ambulation
• Assisting with patient meals
• Dressing and grooming
• Incontinence care and toileting
• Bathing and hair care
• Nail and skin care
• Oral hygiene
• Participate as an effective member of the team.
• Respond to patient/family concerns.
• Provide immediate interventions when possible.
• Adapt to changes in workload and complete assignments while maintaining quality care.
• Initiate and perform duties which need to be completed although not directly assigned.
• Provide and support activities that ensure and promote patient safety.
• Demonstrate proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment.
• Report variation in patient condition, staff conduct, equipment malfunctions or work conditions that may compromise safe, efficient patient care, to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean, healthy work environment free of clutter to prevent injury.
• Offers and provides effective communication.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers regarding patient conditions, nursing and psychosocial care needs, and changes in plan of care.
• Collaborate with other health team members ensuring that they are kept informed of patients’ condition and/or orders.
• Communicate effectively with patients and family. Refer communication regarding changes in patients’ medical condition to the nurse as appropriate.
• Perform and maintain documentation in a compliant, accurate and timely manner.
• Accurately document patient care and activities performed while under the supervision of the nurse.
• Report any abuse or neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Current, active certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa and 75 hours of on-the-job training
• Certification must be in good standing with the Direct Care Worker (DCW) Registry of the State of Iowa
• Minimum age of 16 years
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
• High school diploma or GED, preferred