Hospital Aide

6 days ago

Angleton, TX, United States UTMB Full-time
Hospital Aide - Angleton Hospital (Up to 19.99 hours/week)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school or equivalent or participation in UTMB Health System/Diversity high school trainee program.
  • No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

  • BLS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The hospital aide provides activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Assists with safe, prompt transfers of patients from various hospital/clinic areas.
  • Transports specimens and requisitions to the appropriate areas.
  • Helps to feed patients who need assistance to eat.
  • Assists with personal care, including baths, weighing, and linen and bed changes.
  • Recognizes obvious patient care priorities; communicates patient needs/ emergencies to the appropriate staff.
  • Follows policies and operating procedures when relieving in a supply booth as well as clinical area: orders adequate supplies, checks for expiration dates, verifies charges, as directed by supervisor.
  • Records and signs on the appropriate records/logs activities requiring documentation.
  • Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
  • Provides a clean, safe environment; performs or assists others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
  • Adheres to internal controls established for department.
  • Performs related duties as required.

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