Location: Mount Holly,NJ, USA
Location:
Mount Holly - 175 Madison AvenueEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
24Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Scheduled days will rotate weekly
Summary: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. Position Responsibilities: * Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. * Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. * Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. * Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues. * Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards. Must have strong communication skills. Required Education:
High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.
Must have successfully completed a PCT (or equivalent) course or completion of a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program. Training/Certifications/Licensure: BLS certification. Enhances skills through on-going education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.