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Summary
** Position will be located at the Woodland Hospice House location*
* ** Position is eligible for a sign on bonus*
* Responsible for following individual patient care plan to assist patient and/or perform personal care when an individual or family cannot perform the tasks. The aide will care for patients with all types of diagnoses and in many different phases of illness.
Responsibilities
(100%)*
Provides hands-on personal care and demonstrates competency with assigned tasks;
Follows patient’s plan of care for completion of tasks assigned
Performs simple procedures as an extension of nursing services
Assists in ambulation or exercises
Complies with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Creates successful interpersonal relationships with the patient and family
Honors patient’s rights.
Is member of interdisciplinary team
Report changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse
Complete pertinent records in compliance with policy and procedures
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes patients independence and assists or performs personal care (examples: bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, skin care, toileting, change bed linen and other personal care activities.).
Accurately performs & documents temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure when required per care plan, and timely reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
Promotes skin integrity by keeping skin clean and dry, utilize pressure preventative positioning per care plan. Observes for any alteration in skin integrity and reports any changes or observations promptly to nurse or manager.
Utilizes proper positioning techniques when re-positioning patient in bed, with ambulation or while transferring in & out of the bed or chair.
Assists with nutritional needs, records intake of foods/fluids and output.
Answers call lights in a timely manner.
Assists with admission, transfer and discharges as directed by registered nurse.
During provision of care, maintains a safe and secure environment during provision of care.
Follows patient’s plan of care and accurately documents care provided and any other pertinent information concerning the patient and/or family. Documentation is completed timely as defined by agency.
Consistently demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient/family and all customers during all encounters. Functions as a team member as exhibited through positive verbal and non-verbal communication to support positive relationships and meet organizational goals.
Has knowledge of and follows organizations policies & procedures.
Maintains knowledge and skills regarding use of equipment.
My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Certifications and Licensures
BLS – Basic Life Support Required Within 3 months of hire or transfer
CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Required
For those hired before 5/1/2022 CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required by May 1, 2023. For those hired on/after May 1, 2022 CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date.
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS
Technical knowledge, skills and abilities in:
Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Must follow My Michigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My Michigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these…