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Job description
Job Description
Provides safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective patient care as delegated.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the safety of patients
Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements
Safeguards confidential information
Follows safety rules in all areas of patient care and ensures a safe patient environment
Demonstrates proficiency in use/application of all equipment
Responsible for the provision of delegated patient care services
Ensures ADLs and patient care assignments are performed as scheduled and communicates this to attending therapist
Performs technical skill per standard
Completes job duties within established schedule 95% of time
Communicates and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to plan care
Answers patient bells, lights, or other verbal/nonverbal communication promptly and provides emotional/physical support and/or communicates needs to health care provider
Maintains supplies/equipment of the assigned area
Ensures all patient care equipment is in proper working order
Obtains and delivers equipment, paperwork, and supplies in a timely manner
Maintains adequate supplies for patient care; performs kitchen inventory weekly and maintains/orders replacement items as indicated
Assures accurate completion of all non clinical paperwork; including tech sheets, patient schedules/grids/logs, and patient communication sheets
Demonstrates accountability as a member of the Care Team in meeting business goals, clinical/quality outcomes and customer satisfaction
Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behavior
Regular and timely attendance is required for this position
Participates in PI process, including planning/operational changes and progresses toward meeting team and individual PI goal
Ensures that scheduled patient care, including frequency/duration and service intensity are met at least 90% of time, with all missed sessions/minutes communicated directly to attending therapist
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting changing departmental needs in response to business, clinical staffing or regulatory conditions
Alters daily work habits/patterns/methods to meet changing departmental requirements/needs
Provides assistance to team members as requested or assigned
Contributes to the daily operation of the division/department by completing special duties/projects and performing other roles as assigned
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: College courses
License and Certification Requirements:
Preferred Certification: CAN, EMT, or CMA
Experience Requirements:
Preferred: 1 year as a nursing assistant, therapy technician, or similar experience
Knowledge:
Within the first 90 days of hire demonstrate knowledge of procedures and techniques in administering and providing basic and advanced patient care services
Knowledge of supplies used in patient care/therapy treatment
Basic understanding of computer operations, medical terminology, keyboarding, modality application and whirlpool application
Skills:
Oral and written communication skills
Good understanding of asepsis and sterile techniques
Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Work Environment: Exposure to chemicals which may be used in patient care.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients and equipment. Visual acuity and manual dexterity. Long hours without a break may be required.
Other Duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Info
Job Identification 29068
Job Category Technical (Clinical)
Job Schedule Part time
Job Shift Day
Locations Memorial Hospital at Gulfport th Street
Worksite address
gulfport, MS, 39500, US
Who can apply
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