ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL

Trinity Oakland Hospital isa497-bedcommunityteaching hospital level II traumacenterand longtime leader in health care in Oakland County. We provide comprehensive care including cardiovascular stroke orthopedics obstetricsgynecologyand cancer care. The hospital has been a leading provider of the most advanced medicalcarefor more than 90 years. As part ofTrinity Healthwe have receivednumerouslocal and national awards in recognition of our leadership qualityoutcomesand clinical excellence.

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BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision PTO and more!Effective Day 1 of Employment - No Waiting Period!

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout

• Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking in proximity to your workplace

Position Purpose

Functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN. Utilizing a Patient Focused Care approach provides sitting services to a specific group of patients within the St. Joseph Mercy Oakland System. Actively supports andparticipatesin the activities of theunit basedShared Governance Council. Promotes organizational commitment to customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living (ADLs)appropriate tothe patients condition according to unit routine under direction of the RN. This would include physical care such as bathing turning ambulatingpatientsand toileting.

• Provides basic nutritional support to patients such as tray passing tray setupassistancewith feeding and communication of intake to RN.

• Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate andmaintaintherapeutic relationshipas a means tooptimalhealing and collegial functioning as an interdisciplinary care team member.

• Provides observation following the guidelines as described during department specific orientation. Must ensure they are activelyparticipatingin adistraction freeenvironment.

• Reports patient care incidents and changes in the patients condition to the RN ina timelyfashion.

• Creates a neat and clean environment foroptimalpatient care experience.

• To ensuresafepatient care experienceincumbentmustremain withpatient until hand-off occurs.Seeksand incorporates feedback concerning improvement in ones own practice including participation in self-appraisal.

• Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients rights dignity values culture preferences and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort relieving pain and alleviating anxiety.

• Takes personal accountability to seek out experiencesin order tomaintainskills and competence.

• Integrates principles of theanddemonstratesTrinity Health Guiding Behaviors to provide excellent care of self patients and care team members.

• Performs other duties as assigned and needed.Additionalduties may include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team.

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skillsrequired ofindividuals in thejob

• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and Local laws and regulations the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program including the Standards of Conduct Code of Ethics as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honestethicaland professional behaviors.

• Supports and conductsones selfin a manner consistent with customer service expectations

• In accordance withunit or departmental practicedeterminesthatappropriate chargeshave been entered for the correct patient encounter date/time of service with any required modifiers.

• Make corrections as needed per chargecapturepolicy/practice.

• In accordance withunit or departmental practice activelyparticipatesinon-goingeducation and communicationregardingrevenue management.

• In accordance withunit or departmental practiceassistswith tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit.Requestsservices formaintainingequipment as needed.

• In accordance withunit or departmental practice proficient with the electronic health records for documentation assessment and care management performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout theshift

Minimum Qualifications

• . Education High school diploma GED or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Working in the patient care environment may result in exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

• Position may require frequent lifting and carrying of patients/equipment/other not to exceed 51 pounds. Associates will not lift items/patients exceeding 35 pounds from the floor.

• Associates position requires occasional (5-10% of work time) squatting crawling crouching kneeling and balancing frequent bending/stooping and reaching above shoulder level pushing/pulling.

• May be working in an environment dimly lit sitting for periods up to 100% of shift.

• Position requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and finemanipulating