General Patient Care job in Beaumont TX

Summary:

Assists all therapy staff with direct patient care; maintains equipment, linen, and supplies. Assists with group programs and transports patients to and from therapy areas as required.

Responsibilities:

Care of the Patient:

• Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment, reports adverse reactions to the supervising therapist and/or nursing.
• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies, able to independently take inventory, stock carts, and assist PT with wound care.
• Demonstrates ability to complete a treatment activity as directed by the supervising therapist. The therapist displays great confidence in skills and abilities.
• Effectively leads aquatic classes.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of equipment function, setup, and tear down. Able to instruct others.
• Effectively follows therapist instructions regarding means of transporting with concern for patient comfort and safety.

Communication with Patients, Families, and Co-Workers:

• Provides information on what to expect and works to build rapport.
• Demonstrates respect for the privacy and modesty of patients.
• Encourages all patients in a courteous manner.
• Exhibits appropriate and professional communication with all patients to support a quality image.

Collaboration:

• Demonstrates exceptional cooperation with others during the workday.
• Able to transition from on discipline to another with ease. Notifies therapist when re-assigned.
• Assists with clerical tasks as requested. Able to assist with front office duties with a positive attitude and professional manner.
• Verbally notifies ward clerk/nursing of patient's departure and arrival when transporting.
• Demonstrates ability to work in multiple departments; able to communicate with supervisors when this need arises; able to transition from one setting to another easily; seeks out opportunities for new learning in different settings.

Time Management:

• Manages time effectively to appropriately prioritize and complete assigned patient care duties daily.
• Therapist is notified when duties are completed and/or changes occur.
• Demonstrates respect and flexibility for therapist time schedules and needed changes throughout the day.
• Takes the initiative to set up equipment prior to patient arrival.

Involvement in Wound Team:

• Demonstrates knowledge and constant learning of infection control policies with whirlpool and pulse lavage.
• Is knowledgeable of all wound care products and able to stock carts and cabinets quickly.
• Knowledgeable of the digital camera and printer. Able to use with occasional assistance.
• Takes personal responsibility for daily instrument counts, cleaning, and retrieval.

Department Business:

• Attends at least 85% of department meetings.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, notifies the appropriate person for ordering, and takes the initiative to acquire needed supplies.
• Actively participates in problem-solving issues that arise daily and demonstrates good judgment. Look for timely resolution, remaining calm and effective.
• Promptly removes any faulty equipment from service, forwards equipment to bio-med, and notifies supervisor.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that base/annual competencies are completed prior to the scheduled review date.
• Consistently completes cleaning/department duties at the end of each day.
• Independently records temperature log and checks pH and chlorine according to department policy.

Professional Growth:

• Completes orientation of new employees as requested by the manager.
• Completes self-assessment and identifies educational needs. Consults with supervisor regarding opportunities to fulfill identified needs.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development from infancy to mature adult and is able to modify interventions for care based on each stage.

Follows Hospital Procedures:

• Accrues no more than 3 unscheduled absences. Reports to the work station at the designated time.
• Follows established call-in procedures.
• Consistently follows hospital and/or departmental procedures for dress, hygiene, and ID badges.
• Follows safety precautions and demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Have no avoidable accidents or injuries during the 12-month review period.
• Attends and/or completes all mandated infection control and safety programs on or before the scheduled performance review.
• Adheres to hospital policies and departmental rules consistently
• Completes all educational assignments.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time