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Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertiseand unwavering compassion to help them begin again.\nShepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You willenjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong supportfrom leadership, andfunactivitiesthat have keptover 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.\nThe Patient Care Technician “PCT” provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role also provides daily comfort measures and interactions with patients to create a positive care environment and experience. The PCT coordinates patient care with the Registered Nurse (RN), including effectively observing and communicating changes in patients’ conditions to the RN and responding appropriately to emergency situations.The Patient Care Technician interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. The role is responsible for performing a comprehensive list of core skills applicable to the role and our environment and practicing standard precaution and isolation procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.\nJob Responsibilities:\nProvides personal direct care for patients in collaboration with the RN. Observes and effectively communicate changes in patient’s condition to the RN and responds appropriately to emergency situations.\n\nUtilizes a consistent, patient-focused care approach to meet patient needs and demonstrate initiatives to utilize a holistic approach to identify patient needs. Assists with the patient dining process by serving meals/feeding. Instructs patients in self-care and instrumental activities of daily living to provide skill practice including but not limited to bathing, dressing and daily grooming activities.\n\nSupports the plan of care by carrying out and recording specific nursing care procedures such as bowel program procedures, emptying catheter, measuring and recording intake and output, measuring with gain or loss, and providing emotional support and encouragement to all patients and families.\n\nPrepares and maintains a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems in a timely manner according to Center policy.\n\nScreens and interviews patients.\n\nMeasures and documents vital signs.\n\nMonitors and supports patient progress.\n\nPrepares patients for tests, therapy, and other activities.\n\nDemonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patients.\n\nUses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained ad the selection of what adaptive device(s) to use.\n\nServes as clinical preceptor for new staff/students or shadowing experience for prospective new employees.\n\nPractices positive and engaging professional behavior.\n\nRespects patient’s privacy and confidentiality with every interaction as per HIPAA regulations.\n\nAdheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).\n\nEstablishes relationships with other PCTs on a daily basis in order to efficiently complete duties, providing consistent patient care.\n\nPerforms consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.\n\nEnsures appropriate usage of supplies and proper charging. Manages linen, supplies, etc. appropriately.\n\nParticipates in staff recruitment and new employee onboarding efforts, as applicable.\n\nPractices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.\n\nMonitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.\n\nPerforms other duties as required/requested/assigned.\n\nRequired Minimum Education:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent experience. \nRequired Minimum Certification:\nNo professional certifications required.\nRequired Minimum Experience:\nHospital or long-term care experience; or nursing school students with one (1) semester of clinical instruction, LPN, or equivalent experience.\nRequired Minimum Skills:\nBasic computer skills. \nAbility to take exceptional care of patients by providing multi-skilled direct patient care as delegated by the RN. \nHighly motivated with a positive attitude. \nTakes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills.\nCommunicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication. \nWillingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment. \nDemonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition. \nMaintain congenial working relationships with RNs and others.\nCompletes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date. \nCompletes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nCertified Nursing Assistant “CNA”\nPrevious experience with patients with SCI, TBI, and/or mental health preferred. \nOne (1) year hospital or long-term care experience preferred\nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs. \nWorking Conditions:\nNormal patient care environment. \nSome potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. \nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. 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