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The Temporary Unit Aide works under the direction of the licensed nurse and assists the nursing staff in providing patient care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will perform various activities services essential to caring for the needs and comfort of patients.Manages patient personal belongings;Ensure water pitchers are changed regularly;Makes unoccupied beds;Partners with the caregiving team to assist in gathering supplies for care and assuring efficient care delivery.Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;Assist with the dining program as assigned. Delivers meal trays and verifies information on meal card. Provides additional nourishment and hydration per patient care plans under the guidance of the licensed nurse;Records patient's oral intake and output if assigned;Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents, alerts clinical staff of any patient needs;Uses Standard precautions when entering rooms for all residents. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated;Participates in the orientation of new Temporary Unit Aides;Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor;Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;Cleans patient equipment as assigned;May assist in sanitizing and cleaning patient room or common areas under specific guidance;Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed;Assists with patient discharge as requested;Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences;Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;Performs other duties as requested.TUA1Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively, “Genesis”) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. These policies are fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team. If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact (877)456-6726. This phone number is for ADA related accommodation requests only, not for routine employment inquiries.
Vacancy expired!