Responsible for assisting doctors/nursing staff in ensuring that the basic needs of each patient are met. Daily tasks might include things like feeding and cleaning the patient or monitoring vital signs and health.
Principal Accountabilities:
Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing
Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights
Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities
Performs post mortem care
Performs EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring
Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN
Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum Experience:
- 6 months prior health-care experience with patient care experience preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current HCP, BLS preferred
Qualifications:
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the Care Center.
Ability to read, write and speak English.