Patient Care Technician

Job Description

* Full Time * 32 Hours/Week *
* 2:30pm-11pm Shifts * Includes Every Other Weekend *
* Pediatric * On Site Training Provided *

 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families and believe in treating the whole child? Do you want to work with children to help them fulfill their goals and dreams? Do you enjoy problem-solving and finding creative, innovative solutions to challenging situations? Is working for a mission-based, culture-focused organization that values its employees important to you?  

If so, we have an opportunity for YOU!  

LifeScape is seeking a talented candidate to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team as a Full-time Patient Care Technician role in our pediatric, specialty hospital location. LifeScape offers a supportive and fun working environment where you will be an integral part of helping children be the best that they can be! LifeScape is a regional leader in pediatric support and serves children with a wide range of diagnoses and treatment needs, allowing you to work with a diverse population. 

 Our organizational culture is grounded by our mission of empowering people to live their best life.  

This includes you!

Job Responsibilities would look like: 

• Provide personal hygiene for children by assisting with their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, skin care, ambulation, etc.
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by helping with laundry, making of their bed, cleaning of their personal space
• Performs and records in patients' charts, basic nursing care procedures such as taking vital signs, recording intake & output, weighing patients and respositioning
• Follow and implement care plan, assisting in the acquisition of resources required to achieve the individual’s goals. Implement individualized care plans and offer support to patients to maintain their dignity, privacy, and comfort
• Assists with patients' medical needs under the direction of nursing staff, communicating with appropriate medical staff
• Communicate changes in supports/services and training objectives in the service plan, as well as any significant changes/concerns in the individual’s life, to team members
• Works closely with Therapy Department on follow through of patients' treatment plans

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record for some positions may be necessary. Some positions may require training/testing to drive accessible vehicles. Not all areas require a driver’s license.
Certification (CNA) is preferred but NOT required.

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.