Care Team Partner - Recruitment Pipeline - Less than PT - Other

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Partner supports patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role assists with patient transfers, ambulation, personal hygiene, and responding to call lights and patient requests as directed by the primary care team. The Care Team Partner helps ensure patient comfort, dignity, and safety while following infection-prevention and skin-integrity protocols. The position also supports efficient department operations by stocking supplies, emptying trash, and cleaning equipment. The role requires safe judgment and delivery of patient care in accordance with departmental guidelines to promote patient safety and satisfaction. This is a part-time, on-site, patient-facing position scheduled for 12 hours per week. It has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Physical ability to lift, move, and assist patients safely.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions.
First Responder - RQI required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma / GED preferred.
One year of experience in a healthcare or hygiene assistance setting, or enrollment in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, preferred.
Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS Training may be provided upon hire; preferred.
Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to call lights and patient requests, including requests for water, linens, beverages, blankets, and room cleanup.
Respond promptly to mobility-related requests and assist with lifting and moving patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, and other locations as directed by nursing staff.
Provide bed baths, showers, and other hygiene-related care as directed by nursing staff; assist with oral care, hair care, shaving, and grooming.
Transport patients to and from locations as directed by the care team.
Promote infection prevention by using standard precautions and following procedures for dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene, and cleanliness of patient rooms and departments.
Maintain clean and organized bathing equipment and supplies.
Follow hospital patient-safety protocols, including fall prevention and mobility assistance.
Support nursing staff with non-clinical tasks during high-volume periods.
Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients.
Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to assess mobility needs and goals.
Educate patients and families on safe movement techniques when appropriate.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.