Job Description
Description
FULL TIME DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE!
SIGN ON BONUS - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY. ASK YOUR RECRUITER FOR MORE DETAILS!
Brief Overview
Assists with : resident care, admission / discharge of patients and with the assembly and set up of equipment and supplies. Performs a variety of utility duties associated with patient care. Provides assistance to Patients with ADL's as delegated by the RN (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, tolieting) Assists Patients in ambulating, turning, positioning as delegated by the RN. Assists with stocking and inventory of resident care supplies. Monitors patient safety alarms. Provides clean linens, changes bed and maintains an uncluttered environment for residents. Answers call lights. Obtains vital signs and completes POCT. Communicates any changes in patient condition to RN.Participates in quality and patient experience initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
High School Equivalent / GED with previous work experience, or vocational education or GED, as a nursing assistant. (Required)Work Experience
Experience (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) (Required) andBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required)Maintains state certification. (Required)Physical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye / Hand / Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%