FIRST SHIFT-MED TECH / CAREGIVER / 7AM-3PM

Med Tech/Caregiver at The Palmettos of Charleston

##### The Palmettos of Charleston is looking for a Med Tech / Caregiver to join our team! The Med Tech/Caregiver provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.

Qualifications

*Health – Ability to meet performance requirements.*

*Education and Training:*

* Must be certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program.

* Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements.

##### Personal Qualifications:

* Sensitive to our patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.

* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

* Capable of charting accurately in the Patient Care Record or other similar form.

* Pleasant and cheerful personality.

* Tactful and courteous approach with patients and visitors.

* Treat all patient information as confidential material.

* Adhere to dress code as directed by center policy (see Personnel Manual.)

##### Position Highlights:

* Understands and practices universal precautions with all patient.

* Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.

* Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.

* Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.

* Provides post-mortem care.

* Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day.

* Provides evening care, which includes hands/face washing as nee...