Patient Care Attendant - Mars Hill, United States - Northern Light Health

Description

Northern Light A.R. Gould


Department:
Long Term Care Unit


Position is located:
Aroostook Health Center


Work Type:

PRN

FTE:
:


Work Schedule:
No Hours Assigned


Summary:
The Patient Care Attendant is an employee of NLCC/ A.R. Gould. Under the supervision of an RN, the sitter provides direct observation of a patient at risk for safety. The incumbent performs duties in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. In addition, incumbent conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of A.R. Gould.


Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions from RN for resident observation.
• Stays with resident at all times, keeping the resident in full view at all times, and remains alert and observes patient during their assigned shift.
• Arranges coverage for resident when needs to leave room.
• Notifies the RN of any change in resident's condition, intentions, or if verbalizes intent to hurt

self or others.

• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity of resident.
• Assists the resident with meal tray set up (opening cartons, removing lids, etc.).
• Monitors resident safety.
• Utilizes respectful verbal cues to elicit resident cooperation.
• Participates in general conversation or other distraction activities if desired by resident.
• Ensures all personal care items are within resident reach.
• Maintains clean and organized appearance of resident room.
• May perform other duties upon request.
• Is physically able to move quickly as needed for safety of the resident.
• Is physically able to push the resident who is in a wheelchair as needed.

Other Information:
Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and

Builds Trust:
Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
• Provides Patient-

Centered Care:
Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results.

Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account.

Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).