Long Term Care Hospitality Aide

Company: CHI St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital
Location: Bryan
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Joseph Health

Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities of Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Hearne, Navasota, Caldwell, and Madisonville. With the area's only Level II Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.

As an integrated healthcare system, CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists and advanced practice clinicians. Our network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, a freestanding Emergency Room, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

As an active member of the Brazos Valley, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in providing compassionate care as well as addressing the overall health of the community. We continuously work to assess unique needs and create plans that respond to those needs in an effort to build a healthier community.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the charge nurse and/or team leader, collaborates with co-workers on a daily basis to help ensure uniform standards of care and is responsible for performing duties for assigned nursing units. Demonstrates competency in the care and/or service to our patients/customers. Performs and prioritizes assigned duties and procedures in accordance with established methods and techniques as defined by policy. Responsible for performing care and clerical duties and maintaining records for assigned units.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

ESSENTIAL

Communication

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Answers and responds to call lights and phones promptly. Exhibits proper customer service skills with all customers, families and co-workers. Strives to exemplify the St. Joseph Difference in all aspects of work. Observes and reports changes in patient status to appropriate nurse. Promptly responds to patient needs in a courteous manner. Reports to oncoming Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee and charge nurse at beginning and end of shift, and as needed. Establishes effective working relationships by communicating clearly and effectively with customers, physicians, hospital departments and co-workers.

Performs/Provides Patient Care as Delegated by the Nurse

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Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with bedside nursing care (e.g., baths, linen change, oral care, back rubs, toileting and repositioning patients). Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with patient needs such as ambulation and transfers to/from wheelchair, stretcher and/or bed, using proper body mechanics. Transports patients to rooms, other departments and vehicles. Sets up room for new admissions and assists with orientation of room, equipment and supplies. Verifies diet list and trays for accuracy before assisting Certified Nursing Assistants in passing out meal trays. Assists Certified Nursing Assistants with feeding and assisting patients with meals. Obtains VS, daily patient weights and I&Os.

Documentation

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Documents patient care correctly in Point of Care. Assembles charts for new admissions. Ensures chart has adequate supply of forms. Enters work orders into PHIL.

Learning and Development - Orients new personnel as assigned. Attends a minimum of six unit meetings per year, assuming responsibility for understanding and acknowledging minutes of unit meetings missed. Attends all required in-services and completes annual competencies. Willingly completes other tasks when assigned.

Environment and Patient Safety - Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe/clean working space. Reports all hazards to the charge nurse. Adheres to proper precautions, techniques and safety according to Infection Control policies. Works with, cleans up and disposes of body fluids, blood and secretions appropriately.

Supplies - Demonstrates stewardship of equipment and supplies by using them appropriately. Maintains adequate supply of items in patient rooms and unit. Manager Comments

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OTHER

Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Preferred: None

Major

Required: None

Preferred: None

Experience

Required: None

Preferred: None

Skills

Required: Must take facility given NATCEP training.

Preferred: None

Licensure/Certifications

Required: None

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Equal Opportunity

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

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