Patient Care Technician-Inpt Older Adult Mental Health-ILH

Patient Care Technician-Inpt Older Adult Mental Health-ILH UnityPoint Health - 3.5 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Inpatient Customer service Patient transfer methods Moving Assisting with ADLs Collecting samples for laboratory testing Older adults Discharge planning Patient hygiene assistance Working with individuals with mental health conditions Care plan implementation CNA Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Medical treatment implementation Entry level

Full Job Description Overview:

Shift:

Day/Evening rotation, every other weekend and holiday rotation, 32 hours/week 2 East cares for older adults requiring inpatient treatment for a variety of behavioral health concerns. Collaboration among behavioral health team members and families to ensure safe discharge planning, medication adjustments, and assisting patients through acute periods of crisis. Why UnityPoint Health?: At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

PCT performs patient care and treatments under supervision of a RN. Provides and documents care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, mobility, specimen collection and respiratory support activities as directed by the RN. Possess the ability to lift, move, position and transport patients. Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care, patient and employee safety, and customer service.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old or older. Basic CNA preferred. Dept of Labor Level III (Medium) Work. Candidates must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment strength and agility test at Medium Level of Work.