Activities Aide/Shuttle Driver Job Wheeling area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a professional nurse.

This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Current Certification issued by state:

MD:
Certified Nursing Assistant through the Maryland Department of Health
OH:
Nurse's Aide Certification through the Ohio Department of Health
PA:
Nurse's Aide Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Health
WV:
Nurse's Aide Certification through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Prior patient care experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to the Nursing Staff immediately.

Assists the Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.

Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).

Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.

Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.

Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.

Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.

Communicates with Nursing Staff regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.

Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.

Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy/Hard Work:
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.

ADDITIONAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24

Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 6072 WH CCC Activities

Address: 236 Hullihen Place Wheeling West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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