Patient Support Technician (PST)
Company: Community Rehabilitation Hospital South
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description
Patient Support TechnicianCommunity Rehabilitation Hospital
SouthFull Time Days$2,500 Sign on Bonus!Community Rehabilitation
Hospital South is a 44-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the
south side of Indianapolis, a -patient-focused, specialized
rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of
individuals who have experienced a loss of function due to an
injury or illness such as brain and spinal cord injury, stroke,
burns, amputation and multiple trauma. - -JOB SUMMARY:Assist
nursing staff with patients' personal care, emotional support, and
activities of daily living. More complex duties performed under
supervision of licensed nursing personnel.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
for patient's age.Provides morning care which may include bed bath,
shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care,
changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand,
straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout
the day.Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as
needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen,
cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care
as needed.Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient
complains of pain.Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes
food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if
necessary.Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to
patients.Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs
and makes rounds to assigned patients.Assists patients with the
handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses,
hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Transports
patients to and from various departments in the hospital.Reports
and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or
behavior of patients and unusual incidents.Assists in the
preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of
patients.Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment
procedures.Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated
by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan
daily for effectiveness.Integrates the plan of care with
Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient's optimal
level of functioning.Provides general nursing care: positioning
patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special
equipment, assisting patients with the bedpan, commode; assists
ambulating patients. - Uses correct body mechanics.Checks patient
for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to licensed
nursing staff.Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respirations,
blood pressure, weight, intake and output.Makes rounds with
oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good
condition.Maintains a good working relationship both within the
department and with other departments.Communicates appropriately
and clearly to nurse, supervisor, co-workers, physicians and the
Rehabilitation Services staff.Consults other departments, as
appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the
patient's needs.Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized
and function under stressful situations.Treats patients and their
families with respect and dignity; ensures patient
confidentiality.Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use
of supplies and linens and follows established charge procedures
for patient charge items.Follows infection control procedures. -
Keeps the unit clean and organized.Meets current documentation
standards and policies.Manages and operates equipment safely and
correctly.Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or
physically distressful situation.Performs other duties as assigned
within the nurse assistant's scope of practice.Other duties as
assignedQualifications
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CPR/BCLS Certification highly
preferredMinimum six months experience in an acute or long term
facility preferred.Excellent oral and written communication and
interpersonal skills.
Keywords: Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, Greenwood , Patient Support Technician (PST), Professions , Greenwood, Indiana
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