Aide Patient Sitter

UNMH’s contract with MDC ends in July 2027. At that time, UNMH positions currently supporting MDC will have options to transition to the new health care provider at MDC or into the UNM Health System.

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.

Additional $6.00/hr safety Incentive Pay

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: MDC - Behavioral Health

FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:

Responsible for basic patient observation and activities of daily living (ADL). Complete documentation as required on flow sheet log. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

• PATIENT CARE
  - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed
• PATIENT CARE
  - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others
• PATIENT CARE
  - Complete specific skills listed in the "University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions" Matrix
• DEVELOPMENT
  - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT OBSERVATION
  - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well-being; report observations to Nurse or RN Supervisor
• PATIENT CARE
  - Provide intake-output measurements
• PATIENT CARE
  - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record per the Suicide Precaution UAP Procedure

Education:

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:

Essential:

No minimum experience required

Nonessential:

• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Sig Haz:
  Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
• Med Haz:
  Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
• Sig Hazard:
  Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment
• Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals