Positions Location: Lansing, MI
General Purpose of Job:
The Rehabilitation PCT provides assistance and basic care, as well as to reinforce and maintain the patient's therapeutic regime around the clock.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to hospital and unit policy.
- Assists patients with dressing, use of equipment, donning and doffing support clothing, orthotic / prosthetic devices, and or protective devices.
- Assist patient with bathing, hygiene and other personal care activities.
- Assists with patient meals and provides reinforcement of feeding training as prescribed by SLP, OT, RN.
- Assists in managing intake and output schedules / programs.
- Assist with carrying out bladder and bowel programs and provide routine care for specific urinary and ostomy devices.
- Transfers patients and assists patients in mobility.
- Participates with skin management, prevention, positioning and treatment programs.
- Communicates all pertinent patient information and changes to licensed professional.
- Cleans and maintains equipment and environment and assures the area is stocked with appropriate supplies.
Provide 1:1 safety observation for cognitively impaired patients.
General Requirements | * Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. |
Work Experience | Previous experience as a PCT or CNA in absence of the required education. |
Education | * High school diploma, G.E.D. or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program. * Successful completion of Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program OR certified nurse assistant program OR documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing as a current student in a nursing program OR completion of a medical assistant program OR completion of an EMT or Paramedic program. |
Specialized Knowledge and Skills | Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families and health care team members. Ability to read and write English. Ability to diffuse escalating behavior and maintain a calm atmosphere. |
This posting is for general PatientCare Techopportunities at Sparrow Mary Free Bed. We have a variety of full-time and part- time positions on day shift and night shift.
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Shift | Variable |
Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
Status | Full-time |
Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
Experience Level | New Grad |