Assistant-Patient Care Weekender Days Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

Assistant-Patient Care Weekender Days

Job ID:

31880

Job Category:

Nursing Support & Patient Care

Work Type:

Part Time

Work Schedule:

Weekend Days

Department:

Medical Surgical Unit

Facility:

BMH Golden Triangle Hospital

Location:

Columbus, MS
Overview

Assistant-Patient Care Job Code:

22025 FLSA Status

Job Family:

NURSING

Job Description Title:

Assistant-Patient Care Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provides for patient safety.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Education

Description Minimum Required:

Skill inmunicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills

Description Minimum Required:

Computer literacy.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure

Description Minimum Required:

CPR
Preferred/Desired
ing Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.
ing

Relationships:

No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs.

(Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating:

Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements

• Sitting:

  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Standing:

  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Walking:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Push/Pull:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Twisting:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Bending:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Reaching Forward:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Reaching Overhead:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Squat/Kneel/Crawl:

  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Wrist position deviation: Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell: Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear: Continuous
  Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination:

Yes

Near Vision:

Accurate Far Vision:

Accurate Depth Perception:

Hearing:

Environmental Requirements

• Blood-Borne Pathogens:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Chemical:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Airborne Communicable Diseases:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Temperatures:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Radiation:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Noise Levels:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Dust/Particular Matter:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Other