Hospital Aide - LCH 3S Med/Surg IMU

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school or equivalent or participation in UTMB Health System/Diversity high school trainee program. 
• No experience required
 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
• BLS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The hospital aide provides activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Assists with safe, prompt transfers of patients from various hospital/clinic areas. 
• Transports specimens and requisitions to the appropriate areas.
• Helps to feed patients who need assistance to eat.
• Assists with personal care, including baths, weighing, and linen and bed changes. 
• Recognizes obvious patient care priorities; communicates patient needs/ emergencies to the appropriate staff. 
• Follows policies and operating procedures when relieving in a supply booth as well as clinical area\: orders adequate supplies, checks for expiration dates, verifies charges, as directed by supervisor.
• Records and signs on the appropriate records/logs activities requiring documentation. 
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Provides a clean, safe environment; performs or assists others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.
 

Marginal or Periodic Functions:
• Performs related duties as required.