Hospital Aide - Angleton Hospital (Up to 19.99 hours/week)

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Hospital Aide - Angleton Hospital (Up to 19.99 hours/week) - ( 2602507 ) Description EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: - High school or equivalent or participation in UTMB Health System/Diversity high school trainee program. - No experience required Required: - BLS JOB DESCRIPTION: The hospital aide provides activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care unit. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Assists with safe, prompt transfers of patients from various hospital/clinic areas. - Transports specimens and requisitions to the appropriate areas. - Helps to feed patients who need assistance to eat. - Assists with personal care, including baths, weighing, and linen and bed changes. - Recognizes obvious patient care priorities; communicates patient needs/ emergencies to the appropriate staff. - Follows policies and operating procedures when relieving in a supply booth as well as clinical area: orders adequate supplies, checks for expiration dates, verifies charges, as directed by supervisor. - Records and signs on the appropriate records/logs activities requiring documentation. - Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information...