Patient Support Associate
About The Position
The Patient Support Associate provides safe and appropriate non-skilled therapeutic interventions, focusing on patient supervision to ensure safety, transport patients for treatment, obtain/prepare equipment, and maintain a clean environment. The role may also include clerical duties within the staffing office. This position is dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement, providing exceptional care to each patient every day. The Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) team, comprising 1,300 employees and volunteers, is committed to making patients the center of their work, combining unique skills and shared values to positively impact patients' lives.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to read, write and understand directions in English.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Nice To Haves
- One year work experience with special needs population.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- CPI or Safety Care.
Responsibilities
- Provides safe and appropriate non-skilled therapeutic interventions as assigned.
- Focuses on patient supervision to ensure patient safety.
- Transports patients in preparation for treatment.
- Obtains/prepares equipment necessary for patient care.
- Maintains a clean environment.
- Performs other clerical duties within the staffing office as assigned.
- Assists in lifting, transporting, turning, guarding and overall patient handling utilizing proper body mechanics and safety awareness.
- Provides observation and direct assistance with patient activities as assigned under direction of licensed nurse.
- Demonstrates competency in utilizing patient related equipment as directed.
- Observes and reports changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
- Provide set up and or feed assistance during mealtimes.
- Assists with maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of unit areas.
- Documents assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner using appropriate formats.
- Orders patient equipment/supplies as directed.
- Obtains, organizes and cleans equipment and supplies as directed.
- Monitors available stock and maintains neat, orderly storage of equipment/supplies on the unit as assigned.
- Provides set-up and clean -up of treatment areas (i.e. pillows, linens, mats, treatment tables, etc.).
- Performs miscellaneous clerical and staffing office duties as needed.
- Prioritizes tasks in order to complete assignments seeking supervisory guidance as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
