Administers nursing care under direct supervision to assigned patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence. - Giving acceptable hygienic care to assigned patients and overseeing/assisting with activities of daily living; performing assigned treatments and procedures;
- Taking vital signs of assigned patients and reporting abnormal values to the nurse in charge;
- Reporting observations and unusual conditions of patients to the registered nurse;
- Preparing patients for meals and helping feed them as assigned;
- Providing constant observation for patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior;
- Following principles of infection control and patient safety; and
- Demonstrating proper feeding techniques in direct accordance with policy and procedure.
Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients. - Assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment in assigned patient’s room;
Transports patients to and from units under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in direct accordance with transfer technique policies and procedures. - Using proper transfer technique according to policies and procedures;
- Advising the staff on the arrival of patients and assisting with arrival; and
- Transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher within the facility, providing patient safety and comfort.Performs Grade I decubitus care.
- Performing preventive skin care measures including turning, positioning and heel elevation techniques, at appropriate intervals;
- Applying warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure;
- Applying skin cream appropriately;
Performs related duties, as required. |