Maintains a safe working environment: ensures breaks are locked on and locked on gurneys and beds except when moving ensues side rails are used as directed by the RN for patient safety or mobility assists patients with ambulation, turning and positioning as requested keeps units free of hazards/clutter answers call lights to ensure patient service identifies patients using two identifiers observes patients’ rights to privacy and dignity
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Implements the patient care plan by providing direct patient care for those patients assigned including but not limited to the following activities: gives baths, oral hygiene, skin care, backrubs assists patients to and from bathroom positions patients and changes position appropriately according to care plan instructions ensures patients receive prescribed diet, assists with feedings as needed, places tray conveniently collects specimens as instructed using appropriate technique takes vital signs and notifies RN or LVN of any change or abnormal finding assists/performs treatments as directed by RN/LVN including: weights enemas, foley care, application of binders, FSBS, sitz baths, and post mortem care, others as directed.
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Provides personal care including: baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toilet activities, keeping patient's living area clear and orderly, as appropriate. .
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Maintains a safe working environment: ensures beds are in low position and locked at all times assists patients with moving/ambulating as needed ensures side rails remain in up position as indicated keeps room free of clutter and ensures that pathway to bathroom is clear observes all safety guidelines
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Orients/instructs patient/family regarding the physical environment, routines and general rules: call system bed controls telephone television visitor policy meal times bathroom/shower smoking policy roommate introduction
