About the Role
Assists nursing staff in providing basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and mobility. Contributes to maintaining a safe and clean environment and may transport medications.
Responsibilities
- Assists nursing staff in providing basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, including personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and mobility.
- Assists in maintaining safe and clean environments.
- May transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.
- Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
- Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
- Observes, collects, documents, and reports intake and output, vital signs, and weights.
- Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.
Work Type
- Full-Time
Education Level
- High School graduate or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $18 - $23 per hour
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
