PATIENT CARE TECH PRN

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Provides patient care activities under the direction of Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities: - High school graduate or GED preferred. - Completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant program OR be listed as having passed CNA competency testing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker registry. May be certified as a medic or Combat Lifesaver (through military duty) or have EMS certification as a base provider. - Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date. - Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. - High degree of empathetic listening, tact and kindness toward others. - Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills required. - Must work effectively as a member of a team. - Previous acute or long-term care experience preferred. - Technical and critical thinking skills required to perform duties. - Basic computer knowledge.