Denise D.

Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. Document information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policy and procedure. Attend to physical needs of patients, such as assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, toileting and caring for incontinence if necessary along with feeding and mobility. Run errands related to patient care and unit needs. Supervise patients in special care areas as assigned. Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. Assist nursing staff in responding to emergency situations. Work under the direction of Patient Care Specialist to ensure all shift duties are completed and address training needs. Attend and participate in in-services and staff meetings. Must be excused from mandatory in-services and meetings by the Director of 24-Hour Services. Assist with assessments as assigned. Monitor and document nutritional intake. Participate in implementation of unit therapeutic programming. Assist in planning and leading therapeutic groups. Ability to demonstrate competent use of Profiler. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established IPS policy, procedures and standards of care. Performs other duties as assigned

Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards. Supervised and trained employees.

Helps patients by responding to intercom requests; obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other hospital personnel. Welcomes visitors by greeting visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering inquiries; relaying calls to patients; giving directions; referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Establishes patient record by preparing folder; assigning patient number; completing patient identification information. Page 3 Documents patient care services by copying nursing and physician notes to patient and department records. Arranges discharges by notifying business office and patient transporter service. Maintains unit operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains unit supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Keeps unit equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; calling for repairs. Secures patient information by completing data base backups. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Trained employees.