Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN, assisting patients in activities of daily living and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation for admission of patients
Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures
Provides morning care including bed bath, shower, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care
Provides evening care including hands/face washing, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over-bed tables, straightening room and other general care
Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Current Nurse Assistant Certification (NAC) in State of Washington
Current AHA Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire and throughout employment