Patient Care Tech I

JOB PURPOSE Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self care and activity programs. QUALIFICATIONS All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: High school grad or equivalent Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum: CPR/BLS within 6 months of hire Preferred: For GVCH departments: Current CNA certificate preferred. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred: 0 to 2 years experience in an acute care setting