Patient Care Technician Behavioral Geriatric Unit

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

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  Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

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  Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

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  Paid Time Off from Day One

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  403-B Retirement Plan

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  4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

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  Career Development

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  Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

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  Mental Health Resources and Support

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Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time 36 hours/week, Nights 7p-7a, Rotating weekends and holidays

Location: 500 Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The role you'll contribute:

The Patient Care Tech works under supervision of the professional nurse, assisting in performing specific duties and activities of daily living in caring for age specific groups identified in the position responsibilities. Adheres to the AdventHealth Orlando Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

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  Assists in the delivery of patient care as a team member under the direction of a registered nurse.

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  Documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.

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  Participates in obtaining a nursing history and reports abnormalities to the registered nurse.

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  Assists in identifying patient needs and developing or modifying the plan of care.

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  Performs treatments according to policy and procedure, providing patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture.

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  Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.

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  Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports quality standards and initiatives.

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  Follows prescribed isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of protective equipment, performs handwashing according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.

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  Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrades skills continuously.

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  Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

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  Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

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  Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

The expertise and experience you'll need to succeed :

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  High School Grad or Equiv Required

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  One or more years of Work Experience Required

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  Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred

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  Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required and

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  Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.