Patient Care Attendant - Provident

Job Summary                                                          TEAMSTERS - 743

Under direct supervision of a nurse, preforms a variety of direct and indirect PATIENT CARE activities for a select group of patients.  Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment; as well as adequate inventory of equipment and supplies that are essential to provide PATIENT CARE.

Typical Duties

• Provides general nursing care to meet the physical needs of the patients (bath, changing linen, elimination, comfort measure, etc.).
• Prepares the hospital room and unit to receive new patient (admission and transfers) Assists with pre-operative and post-operative care of the patient.
• Assists with positioning the patient; lifting and turning; transferring in and out of bed and transporting; ambulate patients as needed.
• Assists with applying special devices and equipment as necessary to provide comfort and safety to patients.
• Participates in nursing reports - receives PATIENT CARE status report at the beginning of the shift and provides status reports and pertinent changes to nursing personnel at the end of the shift and as needed.
• Takes and records vital signs, height and weight of patients, and record accurately as directed.
• As directed, measures and records intake and output accurately.
• Distributes water and other nourishment items; assist patients at meal time. Provides post-mortem care and assists with transport of body.
• Answers patient call lights and provides assistance as needed.
• Collects specimens, labels and transport appropriately.
• Reports all pertinent information to nursing personnel, including changes in behavior. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patient and family
• Follows policy and procedures and aseptic technique in providing care for patients. Treat patients/family courteously and respects Patients' Bill of Rights and Rights of Privacy.
• Understands precautions in regards to age, i.e. children, elderly and has the ability to recognize problems and bring them to the immediate attention of nursing staff
• Check supplies and essential PATIENT CARE equipment to ensure adequate availability in the area
• Adapts to changes in workload to meet emergencies or to meet priorities in providing PATIENT CARE
• Run errands for nursing personnel for all types of PATIENT CARE related activities (obtain supplies, equipment, medicines, etc.).
• Upholds hospital/unit P&P and code of conduct at all times
• Participate as preceptor in orienting new PATIENT CARE ATTENDANTs in the assigned area of duty
• As directed, records all pertinent information, regarding the patient, in an accurate and timely manner in Cerner I-View.
• Attends continuing education classes.
• Complies with dress code.
• Wears identification badge at all times
• Attends all mandatory in-service classes
• Obtains yearly CPR certification.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Nurse Coordinator II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
• Certified as a Nurse's Aide is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•       A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as an attendant or Nurse's Aide in a hospital is preferred.

   

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

  • Skilled in the use of nursing equipment such as thermometers, bedpans, etc.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients/detainees
  • Ability to understand instructions from Health Care staff

   

  For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.

  Physical and Environmental Demands

  This position is functioning within a healthcare environment.  The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.  This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures:  complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

   

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

   

   

   

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

         Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

         Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

         Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing.  Please note:  If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.  Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status.  Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION 

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*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.