Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. Education, License, & Cert Current high school student enrolled in the Northern Tier Career Center Pre-Nursing Program. Experience No experience required. Essential Functions Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following: + Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate. + AM/PM Hygiene care + Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care + Feeding + Assisting with range of motion exercises + Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol + Performs and records accurately: + Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights + I & O + Records bowel movements + ADLs and activities + Transports patients as needed + Serves, sets up and retrieves trays + Distributes water pitchers as appropriate + Distributes nourishment. + Transports equipment + Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. + Answers call bells + Participates in hourly patient rounding + Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff + Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe). + Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged. + Assures proper storage of equipment. + Recognizes emergency situations and notifies staff + Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition + Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department. + Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing. + Maintains CPR certification + Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources. + Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. + Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems. + Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion. + Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications. Other Duties + Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.