Unit Care Technician

Job description

Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively. Provides personal self-care and activity programs to patients. Contributes to the operation of the unit. Responsible for completion of unit competency assessments and, if appropriate, annual education review. Promotes an overall culture of excellence and positive and professional first impression to patients and visitors by providing hospitality and general information. All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. Preferred: - 1 year of nursing school - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS). No other certifications, licenses, registrations or special requirements are required except in the following departments: Emergency (SBCH) and CT Departments: Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician ? Paramedic certification. Emergency Department (GVCH): Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician ? Para...