Patient Care Technician (PCT) (CNA)

Your Expertise. Your Flexibility. Your Impact.
Are you a PCT/CNA who thrives on variety and new experiences? Join ChristianaCare’s Medical/Surgical Per Diem Team and showcase your skills in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Work alongside dedicated colleagues across multiple Medical and Surgical units, all committed to delivering exceptional care. This flexible role allows you to make an impact at both Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital, Magnet®-recognized health system. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT)(CNA), you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care, support patient comfort and safety, assist with mobility and activities of daily living, respond to patient needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Exposure to 40+ units including Medical, Surgical, Step-Down, Progressive, and Transitional Care across Newark and Wilmington campuses.

• Flexible self-scheduling to fit your lifestyle.

• Competitive pay rates with shift and weekend differentials.

• Work in Magnet Status hospital known for nursing excellence.

What to Expect:

• Assignments may vary between Newark and Wilmington campuses based on staffing needs
• Three designated difficult-to-staff shifts required annually

High school graduate or equivalent.

Previous work experience or successful completion of Nurse Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant program.

• Minimum of 2 years recent PCT/CNA experience preferred
• Acute care hospital experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of basic nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit.

Knowledge of applicable departmental and unit specific policies, standards, guidelines, and protocols.

Ability to recognize changes in patient status and to take appropriate action.

Ability to communicate effectively utilizing verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to perform elementary math skills.

Ability to perform unit specific tasks as directed by RN.

Ability to perform applicable technical skills as outlined in procedures, guidelines, and policies.

Ability to follow standard precautions.

Ability to use appropriate safety measures for patients, employees and self.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Ability to respond to patient crisis situations under the direction of the RN and current practice guidelines.

Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BLS certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, teach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental elements as per unit-based Physical Demands Checklist.