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Form of workJob Description
Compensation- $18.00 per hour
- Assists patient with all aspects of personal and oral hygiene which includes bathing (complete and assisted), care of hair and skin and backrubs.
- Accurately takes and records vital signs.
- Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode.
- Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning.
- Performs accurate recording of intake and output (I&O).
- Follows a bowel/bladder training program; provides bowel/bladder incontinence care and assists with all aspects of toileting.
- Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
- Applies colostomy bags, anti-embolic stockings, braces and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
- Safely administers tepid sitz baths; assists patients in self-administering prescribed medication.
- Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
- Prepares patient's meals and assists with feeding according to dietary instructions.
- Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient?s condition or family situation.
- Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
- Accurately completes all aspects of documentation and submits via Celltrack.
- Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed.
- Keeps patient environment neat and clean.
- Incorporates consideration of the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care.
- Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
- Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
- Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
- Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
