Patient Care Tech Days
Company: Hill Country Memorial
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Essential Functions:
Provides basic hygiene needs for patients as appropriate and under
the direction of the RN/LVN, such as:, feeding, bathing, shaving,
clothing, cleaning, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas,
skin care, bowel and bladder elimination; and/or other care as
required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned
patients.
Obtains and records patient data for EMR including Vital signs,
I&O and other pertinent information as appropriate. Reports all
information to the RN and/or LVN.
Routinely turns/ positions patients Assists patients into
appropriate position for meals. Assists all patients up to chair
for all meals, including patients on bedrest with BRP. Assists with
nutritional needs of patients within physician order dietary
restrictions
Assists with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
Follows standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment
as appropriate. Encourages fluid intake, providing fresh water prn,
within physician order guidelines and patient needs.
Demonstrates ability to recognize and report changes in patients'
condition: e.g. skin breakdown, change in mentation, color, new
complaints, pain level.
Adheres to all Customer service requirements by consistently
responding to any and all patient call lights ASAP and implementing
Studer measures, (e.g. hourly rounding) to ensure patient safety,
and maintain satisfaction as measured by Press Ganey and HCM
goal.
Accepts other assignments willingly, including floating to other
units, as appropriate for skill and experience. Adheres to work
schedule, clocks in/out on time.
Participates in review of activities and processes for area of
work; assists with implementation of changes to effect continuous
improvement in services provided and in compliance with regulatory
and legal requirements.
Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory
and educational requirements as appropriate for NA duties and
patient care.
Demonstrates adherence to all safety/quality protocols. E.g. Falls
Prevention.
Job Requirements:
Education:Work requires, but is not limited to, organization,
communication, and clerical skills generally acquired through a
high school education or equivalent experience.
Experience:Customer service experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills:Ability to type 20 words per minute. Knowledge of
HCM procedures, including manual procedures required when systems
are down. Knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures,
and understanding of telephone etiquette. Ability to effectively
use electronic health record function during shift. BLS
required.
Keywords: Hill Country Memorial, San Antonio , Patient Care Tech Days, Other , Fredericksburg, Texas
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