Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Overview

Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.  Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
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Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
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Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
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Provides for patient safety.
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Participates in ongoing educational activities.
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Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Education
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Training
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Special Skills
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Computer literacy.
Licensure
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
BLS within 14 days of hire.
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
YesNo    
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label    Short Description    Full Description    
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
SedentaryLightMediumHeavy    
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination    Near Vision    Far Vision    Depth Perception    Hearing    
Yes
Accurate
Accurate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other