Assists professional nursing personnel in providing direct and indirect patient care. ★ The most qualified candidate will be expected to provide physical assistance to help a patient out of a vehicle -- heavy lifting may be required. ★ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum one-year emergency/urgent care experience required or college education equivalent. SPECIFIC DUTIES + Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare. + Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare. + Promotes personal and patient safety. + Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times. + Maintains professional working relationship with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and the rest of the health care team. + Works within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies and procedures. + Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. + Recognizes and reports pertinent change in health care status of patients to a registered nurse. + Communicates with families concerning patients and provides support as needed. + Assists patients with comfort measures. + Observes, records and reports pertinent information accurately and promptly. + Assists other health care professionals with procedures. + Maintains confidentiality of patient information. + Utilizes standard precautions and applies infection control procedures employing medical asepsis principles. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.