Patient Attendant
About The Position
The Attendant assists in preparing rooms and beds for receiving patients, collects patient specimens in a caring manner, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The Attendant performs routine treatment procedures, efficiently assists nurses in complicated treatment procedures, takes and records patient vital signs, and expediently reports any observed changes in patient condition and behavior to appropriate personnel. Additional responsibilities include preparing patients for meals, feeding patients when needed, and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. The Attendant demonstrates compassion for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
Requirements
- Compassion for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
Responsibilities
- Assists in preparing rooms and beds for receiving patients.
- Collects patient specimens in a caring manner.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Performs routine treatment procedures.
- Efficiently assists nurses in complicated treatment procedures.
- Takes and records patient vital signs.
- Expediently reports any observed changes in patient condition and behavior to appropriate personnel.
- Prepares patients for meals.
- Feeds patients when needed.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment.
- Demonstrates compassion for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
