Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction • Vitals • Daily weight • I & O • Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care • Maintains clear and organized patient rooms • Assist with meals/feeding • Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair • Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn • Appropriately prioritizes patient needs. Communication: • Makes presence known before entering a room or private area • Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors • Explains plan of care to the patient • Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations • Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.