DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide individualized, culture-specific patient care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will attend to personal needs and comfort while assisting the nursing team with delegated tasks.
What You'll Do
- Perform or assist with activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, toileting, and feeding.
- Obtain and document vital signs, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and intake/output, reporting findings to the RN.
- Provide Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary care, such as Foley catheter care, enemas, and assisting with bedpans or ambulation.
- Maintain the patient's environment by changing linen, straightening rooms, and updating the patient whiteboard.
- Participate in Hourly Rounding by responding to needs, positioning patients, reporting pain, and communicating changes in condition.
- Respond to call lights in a self-directed manner.
- Perform clerical or unit clerk duties as assigned.
- Promote an organized, efficient, and smoothly functioning unit.
- Support regional, facility, department, and unit initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- A High School Diploma/GED or a valid CNA or PCA/PCT Certificate.
- CPR Certification/Licensure.
- Excellent customer service and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of patient rights, aseptic/sterile technique, and infection control best practices.
Nice to Have
- One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting.
- CNA/LNA from the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- EKG training (required in selected units).
Team & Environment
You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of a collaborative healthcare team focused on patient-centered rehabilitation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance program and employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long-term care, elder & childcare, and auto & home insurance.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan / Tenet Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
