POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: • High School graduate or GED. • Completion of a patient care training course is preferred. Experience: • Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies. • Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff. • Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills. • Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. • Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments. • Communicates in highly professional manner at all times. License/Certification/Registration: • Nursing Assistant Certification preferred. • If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania. • Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives direct supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly. SUPERVISION GIVEN None  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provides direct patient care. • Provides basic hygienic care such as bathing, oral hygiene and skin care. • Prepares patient for transport and transports as directed. • Assists patients with activities of daily living (A.D.L) such as getting in and out of bed, feeding, undressing/dressing. • Responds to patients call lights and requests and relays patients messages appropriately to team leader or charge nurse. • Takes and records vital signs, height and weight as directed. • Changes linens as needed. • Correctly measure and record Intake and Output. • Distributes drinking water/nourishment to patients. • Administers sitz baths and hot and cold applications as directed. • Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process as directed. • Assists patient with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices) throughout their hospital stay. • Labels patient belongings and personal care items, (i.e., urinal, bedside commode, etc.) • Records and reports basic hygienic care provided, patient complaints, and observations. • Provides equipment set-up when trained. • Performs pre-operative shaving of patients as directed. • Performs Bedside Glucose (BSG) testing. • Maintains safe environment. • Keeps patient side rails up after giving patient care. • Keeps patient call bell and needed articles within reach, such as water, tissues, etc. • Keeps patient's rooms neat and uncluttered. • Reports any changes in patient’s physical or mental level of function to team leader or charge nurse. • Keeps hallways clear of chairs, excess wheelchairs and litters. • Provides indirect patient care. • Cooperates with other team members in resupplying stock, delivery specimens to the lab, assembling new charts, delivering requisitions to other departments and running errands. • Cleaning instruments. • Answer telephone and relay messages. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Documents care provided. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.