Hospital Aide - ED Patient Ambassador (Clear Lake/12P-12A) in Webster, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

Minimum Qualifications:
High school or equivalent or participation in UTMB Health System/Diversity high school trainee program.
No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
BLS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The hospital aide provides activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists with safe, prompt transfers of patients from various hospital/clinic areas.
Transports specimens and requisitions to the appropriate areas.
Helps to feed patients who need assistance to eat.
Assists with personal care, including baths, weighing, and linen and bed changes.
Recognizes obvious patient care priorities; communicates patient needs/ emergencies to the appropriate staff.
Follows policies and operating procedures when relieving in a supply booth as well as clinical area: orders adequate supplies, checks for expiration dates, verifies charges, as directed by supervisor.
Records and signs on the appropriate records/logs activities requiring documentation.
Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
Provides a clean, safe environment; performs or assists others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Performs related duties as required.