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Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model.  Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation, as directed by RN.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to patients under supervision/direction of the registered nurse
• Performs a wide variety of tasks using a patient centered model inclusive but not limited to:
  • Assist with Bathing / Personal Hygiene
  • Assists with ambulation of patient
  • Assists with feeding
  • Assist with toileting
  • Assists with vital signs
  • Weights
  • Safety checks
  • Continuous observation of patients
• Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care
• Exhibits knowledge of principles of growth and development for patient groups served
• Demonstrates knowledge of providing care for specific population / age
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills
• Exhibits ability to provide safe care to individual needs of the patient / family / caregiver in a patient centered environment
• Exhibits attributes of caring, empathy and promotion of positive work environment
• Embodies a strong work ethic
• Exemplifies communication in calm professional manner
• Demonstrates strong desire to work as a member of the team
• Demonstrates excellence in the vision of customer service in health care
• Exhibits good team collaboration skills

Educational/Minimum requirements:

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Must have a valid and active CNA Certification in the State of Connecticut.

Must have a valid CPR w/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a long term care and/or behavioral health setting.

Preferred:

• Good communication skills
• 1 year experience in acute care inpatient environment as Patient Care Assistant or CNA

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire.  Accucheck, CPR, Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management.  Additional cross-training as appropriate to perform diverse job duties.  Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Hospital.  Other unit based competencies/skills as required.

Special Requirements:

Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology.  Ability to work as part of a team.  Data entry and documentation skills.  Experience working with a psychiatric population.

Physical Requirements:

Significant walking, bending, stooping, patient lifting and positioning.  Must be able to participate in PERT.  Manual dexterity for phlebotomy and data entry.

Work Environment:

Stressful working conditions in a patient care environment.  Exposure to patient fluids and waste.  Rapid pace and variable environment.

Cognitive Requirements:

Mental flexibility to perform diverse duties involved in patient care.  Good communication skills, written and oral, and ability to follow written and oral instruction.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.