Patient Care Partner - 2 East - Full Time

Job description

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for qualified candidates Position Summary: Provides general support tasks (clinical and non‐clinical) for the Hospital. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. In addition, the Care Partner will maintain competency levels defined for the age groups specific to the patient care area with consideration to physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Education, License & Cert: High School Grad or Equivalent Required Experience: No experience required. Essential Functions: - Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following: - Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate. - Observing confused and difficult patients AM/PM Hygiene care - Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care - Feeding - Assisting with range of motion exercises - Mobilizing patients ‐ transf...