Description:

• Under broad supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.
• May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
• May supervise and/or direct the work of others.
• Answers clients' call signals.
• Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients.
• Conducts activities for recreation and socialization.
• Ensures safety and security of clients.
• Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves.
• Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans.
• Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity. Prepares clients for treatment or examination.
• Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
• Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
• Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher