patient care technician - Virtua Health : Job Details

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patients family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. Position Responsibilities:Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. Performs technical duties as directed by RN/ LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. May perform phlebotomy and EKGs, if certified. Identifies and communicates changes in patients status to RN/ LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolati...Patient Care, Technician, Patient, Healthcare, Education