• Provide basic patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living and attending to patients' personal needs to ensure comfort and dignity
• Assist patients with eating and hydration by opening containers, cutting food, or feeding patients as directed by the registered nurse (RN)
• Measure and accurately record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate, along with patient weight and intake/output documentation
• Ensure a positive patient experience by maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment; perform patient rounding according to established standards
• Communicate regularly and effectively with nursing staff regarding changes or observations in patient condition following unit protocols
• Perform clerical and administrative duties of the unit secretary when assigned, including answering phones, scheduling, and maintaining records
• Follow organizational and departmental ergonomic and safety principles to prevent injury and maintain a safe working environment during all activities
• Assist with patient mobility and positioning as needed to promote comfort and prevent complications such as pressure ulcers
• Support infection control procedures by following appropriate hygiene practices and ensuring equipment and patient areas are clean
• Document all patient care activities and observations accurately and timely in patient records as per unit guidelines
• Respond promptly and appropriately to patient requests and needs, escalating concerns to nursing staff or supervisors as necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the unit's efficient and effective operation

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse's Aide program
• Previous hospital or health care experience.

License/Certification

Preferred:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3