The Patient Care Technician provides personal care and related services to patients. The Patient Care Technician may operate as a patient’s caregiver under the direction, instruction and supervision of a doctor, nurse and/or medical professional.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnAssists in identifying needs and developing/modifying plan of carennPerforms or assists the patient with personal hygiene needs which include: bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene and toileting needs.nnMonitors vital signs and reports any deviation from normal values to a medical professionalnnAssists in maintenance of a healthful and safe environmentnnImplements progressive mobility guidelinesnnTurns/positions bed-bound patientsnnProvides nutritious meals as prepared to patient as directednnAssists the patient with ambulation/transfersnnPerforms or assists patient with certain treatments and/or medications which are selfadministered, ordered by the physician, approved and supervised by a nurse, and allowed by state lawnnMay assist the paramedical personnel with rehabilitative processes as directednnPromotes the patient mental alertness through involvement in activitiesnnObserves and reports any changes in the patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to a medical professional in a timely mannernnMay perform EKGs as requirednnPerforms other duties as assigned/necessarynnMinimum Requirements:nnMinimum high school diploma or equivalent preferrednnAt least one (1) year of successful work experience preferrednnNational Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) certification preferred and may be required per state/contractnnComplies with all relevant professional standards of practicennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicablennCurrent CPR if applicablennTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsnnAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of agennBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.nnAmergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.