Patient Support Assistant - Intermediate Unit

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Assist licensed clinicians in the provision of direct and indirect patient care on assigned unit. Responsibilities And Duties: 40% Performs and/or assists the patient with activities of daily living e. g. bathing, grooming, eating, walking, et c . Maintains environmental cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, unit and equipment. Provides assistance to patients, visitors and nursing personnel in assigned unit and maintains flexibility to help other departments with the care of patients as needed. Assists in creating the ideal patient experience through development of respectful and compassionate relationships with each patient and family. May serve as a patient safety champion, empowering equal responsibility for all safety guidelines among all licensed and unlicensed care givers. May assist in te...