Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Job ID:

44831

Job Category:

Nursing Support & Patient Care

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Nights

Department:

Rehab Services

Facility:

BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, MS Overview Job Summary Job Summary Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job Responsibilities 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 1 year of Nursing Home Exp Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer literacy. Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BLS within 14 days of hire. 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.