ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor. Patient Observation/Rounding timely.  Oversight of patients' rooms to assure rooms are clean and uncluttered. Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients. Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation. Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests timely. Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness. Ensure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens. Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required. Adhere to established policies, procedures and standards for patient care. Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds and wheelchairs. Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests, and other members of the health care team.