Personal Care Aide
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OverviewUnityPoint Health- AllenPatient Safety CompanionFull Time Benefits. FTE .80 11p-7a weekend and holiday rotationProvides patient monitoring services through direct patient observation in order to provide a safe environment for patients. In situations where there are not patients for direct observation, would provide tele monitoring for the Telesetter system.Why UnityPoint Health?* Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Responsibilities* Provides 1:1 direct observation (sitter in patient's room) to assigned patient to prevent patient self- injury.* Accesses assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis.* Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.* Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit/work area and upon completion of shift assignment.* Coordinates meal and break times with team and informs appropriate team members prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation.* Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.* Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.* Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse.Qualifications* High School Diploma or Equivalent. Basic or advanced nursing assistant or equivalent course preferred.* Previous healthcare experience preferred.* Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.* Multicultural sensitivity.* Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.* Customer/patient focused.* Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.* Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to a patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the Registered Nurse.* Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the telesitter software. Maintains visual observation at all times.* Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.* Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.* Area of Interest: Patient Care;* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8;* Department: NursingFloat-Resource- Logan;* Shift: 64/11p-7a;* Job ID: 152850;