Description

Patient Care Tech
Location: Portland, OR
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,056 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Profession: Patient Care Technician Specialty: Patient Care Technician Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night 5x8 Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: 1 year of prior experience working with seniors required License: No License is required for this role Certifications: BCLS required Must-Have: Reliable transportation and no additional scheduling restrictions Description: The Patient Care Technician will assist in providing personal care to geriatric participants/residents. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming with minimal support and supervision. The technician will schedule and coordinate tasks to be performed by other staff members. Participation in patient orientation to the facility is expected. Input and information for service and care plans will be provided by the technician. Experience with QuickMAR is preferred but not required. The technician will be expected to float between various units if necessary. Weekend work is required, with all weekend shifts included in the schedule. The position requires knowledge of assisting with ambulation, feeding patients, and performing routine vital sign checks. This role may also involve collection of urine and stool specimens and supporting patients with incontinence care. The work involves following proper procedures for infection control and use of personal protective equipment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this role. The daily census for the unit is approximately 70 patients. The facility is a long-term care and assisted living environment. Dressing changes, clerical duties, and cleaning of equipment are part of the daily responsibilities.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam