PATIENT AIDE SITTER -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a compassionate Unlicensed Assistive Personnel to provide essential patient care in the inpatient float pool. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient safety, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include supporting patients across age groups, coordinating with nurses, and maintaining adherence to hospital policies. This position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School or GED or equivalent required.
• No minimum experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or other languages listed is a plus.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) including meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen changes, and toileting.
• Maintain the therapeutic plan of care and provide minute-to-minute care for high-risk patients.
• Complete required documentation on flow sheets and Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Support patient safety by following policies and reporting concerns.
• Observe patients for safety and well-being and communicate with supervising RN.

Skills

ADL assistance

Patient safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Compensation

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: Inpatient Float Pool

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

Qualifications

Education

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience

• No Minimum Experience Required


• No minimum experience required

Nonessential

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


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

Credentials

• 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.

Essential

Working conditions:

• 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