Safety Companion FT/PT all shifts Fidelity Health Care/ MVH and Atrium

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§  Type of degree: N/A

§  Area of study or major: N/A

§  Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

§  Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

STNA or CNA certification required

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 6 months of prior patient care job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

§  Must display good physical and emotional health and be capable of stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.  Should also demonstrate good personal hygiene.

§  Must be self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision and have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, the patient's family and all other office personnel.

§  Must have a sincere interest in and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick and disabled.

§  Must meet all agency personnel policies and have reliable transportation to and from the facility.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:       

1.       General office environment.

2.       Climate controlled environment.

3.       May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.

4.       May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.

Organizational Standards

§  Assists PCT and RN with care of the patient.

§  Demonstrates knowledge of skin care including prevention, monitoring and reporting.

§  Maintains accurate documentation in the Epic computer system.

§  Meets the safety needs of the patient and uses equipment safely and properly (i.e., assistive devices, oxygen and side rails). 

§  Follows all agency policies regarding infection control and employee safety.

§   Recognizes patient's needs and attends to their requests in a prompt and organized manner.

§  Maintains a neat and orderly patient environment.

§  Utilizes appropriate communication skills with the patient, the patient's family and all agency personnel.

§  Serves patient’s tray and assist with feeding if necessary. Removes food tray and reports amount eaten.

§  Completes accurate records and carries out all assignments as requested.  Is responsible for maintaining minimum weekend on-call, holiday or other requirements established by the department.

§  Demonstrates respect for patient property and maintains patient confidentiality.

§  Observes basic elements of body functioning and reports changes to the RN.

§  Recognizes emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.

§  Performs only under the supervision of an RN who has provided written instruction for patient care (Care Plan).  Participates in ongoing development of the Plan of Treatment.

JOB LIMITATIONS:

§  May not receive orders from a physician.

§  Will not administer medications or pre-fill insulin syringes, enemas (other than Fleet), tube feedings or rectal suppositories.

§  May not perform any sterile procedures or perform any intravenous procedures.

§  May not perform procedures requiring the knowledge, training and skill of a licensed nurse.

§  Is not authorized to perform non-patient related work without prior authorization from supervisor.

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

A Safety Companion must follow the rules and regulations of the facility. Interact with the patient, the patient’s family, other disciplines, facility personnel, and Fidelity Health Care.

Other Duties & Functions:

                As assigned

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.