Description

　　PURPOSE STATEMENT:

　　Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

　　Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

　　Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

　　Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

　　Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

　　Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

　　May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

　　May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

　　Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

　　Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

　　Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

　　May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

　　Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

　　Qualifications

　　Skills

　　Required

　　Oral Communication: Intermediate

　　Communication: Intermediate

　　Customer Focus: Advanced

　　Safety Minded: Novice

　　Behaviors

　　Required

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Motivations

　　Required

　　Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

　　Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

　　Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Education

　　Required

　　High School/GED or betterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)