Summary
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient/resident care activities.
Responsibilities
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating. Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Performs basic patient/resident care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, performing basic phlebotomy, and recording intake and output. Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (3), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PATIENT TRANSPORT, RECREATIONAL TREATMENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements
No Degree or any other education earned (Required). AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 60%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Reaching = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 40%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 60%
- Computer Monitor = 40%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift: Days
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages
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Equal Opportunity
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
Accommodation
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Veteran Preference
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). We are proud to offer preference to internal and external applicants who identify within these categories: veterans, disabled veterans, spouse of a disabled veteran, unremarried veteran widow/widower, certain family members, active reservists and members of the National Guard.
What should I do if I am eligible for Veteran’s Preference?
You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. If selected for a job, you must provide documentation regarding your status.
How does Memorial verify that someone is eligible for Veteran’s Preference? We require specific documentation as determined by the basis for which someone claims preference. If you need a specific documentation please provide the required documentation or contact us for more details.
How often can an eligible person claim Veteran's Preference at Memorial?
There is no limit to how often internal or external applicants can use preference when a job is posted externally on our career website or elsewhere.
What if there are two equally qualified, preference-eligible job applicants? In this case, the selection is based on the eligibility category in accordance with Florida law. First preference is given to: An honorably discharged veteran who has served on active duty and has a service‑connected, compensable disability. A spouse of a person who has a total, permanent, service‑connected disability and cannot qualify for employment. A spouse of a person missing in action, captured or forcibly detained or interned by a foreign government or power.
What do I do if I am denied Veteran's Preference?
If you feel you have been unfairly denied Veteran’s Preference by Memorial Healthcare System, please contact EmployeeRelations@mhs.net. You may also file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA).
We recognize that Veterans seek to be considered for every job to be filled, and all individuals who are eligible for preference must be judged solely on job qualifications. We are committed to ensuring fairness in the selection process.
For more information on Veteran’s Preference, please refer to the Florida Civil Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, Family and Medical Leave Act, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, E‑Verify, Right To Work Notice, and other relevant notices as applicable. Memorial Healthcare System is subject to the Florida Public Records Law. All information provided in connection with your application for employment will be a public record and subject to release upon request, unless considered exempt or confidential.
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