University Of Miami Miami , FL 33196
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Shift: days, evenings, nights (depending on availability 3 X 12 hrs.)
Work Location: University of Miami Hospital
Prepares patients' rooms for admission by setting up the items needed by the new patient.
Orients patients regarding their room, bed, storage, bathroom, TV control, and emergency call light system.
Assists patients with dressing and undressing and places patients' belongings in appropriate places. Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care.
Prepares patients for meals, collaborates with primary nurse to ensure the appropriate tray is provided and assists with feedings.
Assists with positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patients.
Assists patients with toileting. Reports immediately any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
Assists in the discharge process by helping patients pack their belongings and transporting them to the lobby.
Follows proper isolation techniques.
Supports the philosophy of service excellence daily by initiating positive communications with patients, family members, nurses, and physicians.
Utilizes universal precautions and respects environmental safety guidelines.
Complies with established measures for infection control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations.
Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
BLS Certification
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Commitment to the University's core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H1
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