JOB DESCRIPTION
Scope/Function: 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.
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
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
Standard patient care equipment. Standard hospital environment.