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JOB SUMMARY
Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient/resident data, responding to patient/resident requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PROVIDES PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE
By prioritizing, planning and completing patient/resident care as assigned Attending to personal care needs Assisting with patient/resident transfers and ambulation Obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings (site specific), EKGs and drawing blood samples Responding to patient/resident requests requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar.
ESTABLISHES A COMPASIONATE ENVIRONMENT
By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients/residents and families and other associates.
PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE
By greeting patients/residents, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephone Answering questions within the scope of practice Relaying calls to patients/residents Giving directions and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians.
COMMUNICATES INFORMATION
By collecting and documenting in the patient/resident record Providing clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow nursing assistants and nurses Notifying RNs/LPNs of significant findings or change in patient/resident condition.
DOCUMENTS PATIENT/RESIDENT CARE SERVICES
By recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collection Recording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times Records patient/resident activity and care on the chart.
MAINTAINS PATIENT/RESIDENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY
By keeping information confidential Responding to patient/resident requests using Tact and diplomacy.
COLLECTS PATIENT/RESIDENT INFORMATION
By operating patient/resident care equipment, including blood glucose monitor (site specific), blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure Observing patient/resident response to care Engaging patient/resident in conversation and acting upon responses or requests.
PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
By completing environmental rounds Keeping patient/resident rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter Applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties Meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene.
SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY
By cleaning and restocking patient/resident equipment Assisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment Contribute to PI activities using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results Reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy Reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining time sheet as necessary.
MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
By identifying own learning needs Attending educational workshops Seeking resources to meet learning needs Attending unit meetings Reading unit memos and meeting minutes Meeting ongoing mandatory education requirements.
CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
By arriving on duty as scheduled Maintaining attendance Demonstrating flexibility in response to change Acting as support personnel and perform assigned duties independently to allow licensed associates to complete their responsibilities Offering to assist other associates with patient/resident care and unit activities that arise throughout the shift. Participate in orienting new employees
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education High School Diploma required Work Experience Previous acute care or LTC experience preferred Licenses / Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant certification required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required