Patient Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

The Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in supporting the Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. This position requires a strong understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Registered Nurse in providing patient care, including implementing progressive mobility guidelines, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
  • Use patient handling equipment to lift, transfer, reposition, and transport patients as needed.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, and oral care.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs, weights, and inputs/outputs, and report any changes to the Registered Nurse.
  • Perform EKGs as required and maintain a clean and safe environment.
Requirements:
  • Minimum six (6) months of experience in a hospital, clinic, or SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant, or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
  • Basic Life Support certification.
  • A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current California State Nurse Assistant certification.
About Kaiser Permanente:

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and improving the health of our communities.



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