Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Skill

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.

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

Sedentary Light Medium Heavy

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

Chemical Not Anticipated

Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated

Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated

Radiation Not Anticipated

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated

Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated

Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated

Other