Job Description

** General Summary**

The Patient Care Technician assists in the delivery of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse. Direct care activities are delegated by the Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act. Direct care includes activities involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct observation, and transportation of patients and documentation of those activities.

Qualifications

** Education & Experience**

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required.
• Current CPR certification is required.

** _Knowledge, Skills & Abilities _**

• Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.