Patient Care Technician - Youth Apprentice

ThedaCare

Waupaca, Wisconsin, US
Not specified; not specified; benefits include hea...
Perform delegated patient care activities
Check patients vital signs height weight
Reposition transfer ambulate transport patients
The position allows high school students to perform regular schoolwork while obtaining classroom and hands-on training in the healthcare field

Job Summary

  • The position allows high school students to perform regular schoolwork while obtaining classroom and hands-on training in the healthcare field.
  • Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the apprentice performs patient-centered nursing care activities to meet physical and psychosocial needs.
  • ThedaCare offers benefits including lifestyle engagement resources like health coaches and mental health support alongside minimal copays for team members.

Matching Summary

The position allows high school students to perform regular schoolwork while obtaining classroom and hands-on training in the healthcare field.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include health coaches, relaxation rooms, and minimal copays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform delegated patient care activities
  • Check patients vital signs height weight
  • Reposition transfer ambulate transport patients
  • Assist with basic needs hygiene eating
  • Identify escalate changes in patient status

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Culturally specific developmentally appropriate care
  • Commitment to continuous professional growth
  • Evidence-based practice application
  • Collaborative team member communication

Key Requirements

  • Must be a high school junior or senior student
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must have approval from school for youth apprenticeship program
  • American Heart Association BLS certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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