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Description
At Bristol Health Care we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication Accountability Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.. We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID19 pandemic. Use your expertise compassion and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health Care your choice.
*Please note that this unit is only open MondayFriday 8am5pm*
Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway including activities related to direct care diagnostic testing patient transport and documentation as directed by RN.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care to patients under supervision/direction of the registered nurse
- Performs a wide variety of tasks using a patient centered model inclusive but not limited to:
- Assist with Bathing / Personal Hygiene
- Assists with ambulation lifting and repositioning of patient
- Assists with feeding
- Assist with toileting
- Assists with vital signs
- Weights
- Safety checks
- Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care
- Exhibits knowledge of principles of growth and development for patient groups served
- Demonstrates knowledge of providing care for specific population / age
- Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills
- Accurately updates patient health information in EHR.
- Exhibits ability to provide safe care to individual needs of the patient / family / caregiver in a patient centered environment
- Exhibits attributes of caring empathy and promotion of positive work environment
- Embodies a strong work ethic
- Exemplifies communication in calm professional manner
- Demonstrates strong desire to work as a member of the team
- Demonstrates excellence in the vision of customer service in health care
- Exhibits good team collaboration skills
- Assists in the orientation of new employees.
Indirect Care Unit Activities
- Maintains a clean and safe unit environment.
- Stocks rooms/carts and maintains adequate inventories as set by par levels.
- Routinely rotates stock adhering to procedure/policies regarding date items.
- Assists in putting supplies away in the storeroom.
- Answers telephone relays messages accurately and in a timely manner.
- Transfers patients personal effects.
- Performs clerical functions as directed.
- Performs other departmental duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Educational / Minimum Requirements:
- High School Graduate and completion of an accredited course of training in Medical Assisting and training in Phlebotomy.
State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:
- RMA preferred
- Current BLS certification
Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:
- General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to take vital signs knowledgeable in medical terminology anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with medical equipment common to a medical practice.
Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department unit office or location as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Bending stooping walking sitting on a daily basis. Assists patients in and out of treatment rooms in and out of chairs on and off exam tables. Ability to spend over four hours/day at computer terminal/personal computer performing various duties.
Work Environment:
- Medical office setting with direct exposure to patients body fluids possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. High volume of telephone and personal contact with customers.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Employment Type
Grant
