Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina
Location
Laurinburg, North Carolina
The Patient Care Technician performs routine personal care and assists patients with activities of daily living and body mechanics. They also maintain patient records, observe infection control measures, and assist with admission procedures.
Candidates must hold a current North Carolina CNA listing and American Heart BLS certification. One year of CNA experience is required, and a high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
1.Performs routine personal care and assists with activities of daily living for patients. 2.Assists patients with body mechanics such as: ambulation, turning, positioning, transfer to wheelchairs/stretchers, and assists with range of motion. 3.Performs special procedures as assigned and notifies the nurse of any abnormal findings. 4.According to scope and nursing policy and procedure, documents nursing assistant care provided to patients. 5.Observes infection control measures. 6.Performs clerical duties in maintaining reports and records of the patient care unit. 7.Performs other duties delegated by licensed nurse. 8.Follows patient safety guidelines (for example, patient identifiers, labeling specimens at the bedside, etc.). 9.Admits patients and assists in completing and recording admission data as applicable within scope and nursing policy and procedure. 10.Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics 1 – 12 yrs; Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 – 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs 11.Responsible for self growth and education to maintain competence. 12.Maintains a clean, neat, orderly working area. 13.Performs other related duties as necessary or required. Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health. Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer: Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today! Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system. We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation. Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises. Our Beliefs About Our Future: To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.