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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The care team partner will support patient care in a variety of ways including patient transfers, ambulation, and personal hygiene. This role will respond to call lights, and patient request as directed by the primary care team. The Care Team Partner will also perform tasks that support efficient operations including stocking supplies, emptying trash and cleaning equipment. Working under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, the care partner will ensure comfort, dignity and safety while supporting infection prevention and skin integrity protocol. They will also possess the ability to exercise safe judgement and delivery exceptional patient care per guidelines established by the department to ensure optimal patient safety and patient satisfaction.

Education Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older Required
• High School Diploma / GED Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Experience in a healthcare or hygiene assistance setting or enrollment into a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and assist patients safely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS Training may be provided upon hire. Preferred
• Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Preferred
• First Responder - RQI required within 90 days

What you will do

• Respond to call lights and patient request made by patient or directed by primary care team. Patient needs may include refill water pitcher, fresh linens, coffee or other drink, warm blankets, clean up room etc
• Respond to mobility-related requests from nursing units in a timely manner. Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse.
• Provide bed baths, showers, and other hygiene-related care as directed by nursing staff. Assist patient in grooming task such as oral care, hair care and shaving.
• Transport patient to and from locations as directed by care team
• Respond to mobility-related requests from nursing units in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bathing equipment and supplies.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, including fall prevention and mobility assistance.
• Support nursing staff with non-clinical task during high volume periods
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients
• Support nursing staff with non-clinical tasks during high-volume periods.
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to assess mobility needs and goals.
• Educate patients and families on safe movement techniques when appropriate.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.