Patient Care Partner - Med/Surg 3 - Part Time

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Care Partner in the Med/Surg 3 unit. This part-time role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in patient care without prior experience. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to provide essential support, including monitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. With a commitment to excellence and community service, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive atmosphere while making a significant impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Must maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and monitor patients.
• Record vital signs and manage patient belongings.
• Engage in patient safety initiatives and communicate effectively.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Basic CPR

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Partner - Med/Surg 3 - Part Time

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Job Description

Position Summary: The Caregiver collaborates with the patient care team to deliver specialized care to specific patient populations. The role requires maintaining competency in population-specific needs, including physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial aspects.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent; no prior experience required.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with patient care activities such as lifting, turning, and positioning using Safe Patient Handling equipment (>35 pounds).
• Monitor confused and difficult patients.
• Provide hygiene care (AM/PM), toileting, shaving, washing, dental care, feeding, and assisting with range of motion exercises.
• Mobilize patients, transfers, ambulation following mobility protocols.
• Perform simple dressing changes, supervise incentive spirometry, and assist with surgical preps and postmortem care.
• Sit with patients requiring 1:1 observation for safety or suicide prevention.
• Accurately record vital signs, intake and output, bowel movements, and other patient data.
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum), instruct patients, and perform EKGs and basic ostomy care.
• Transport patients, serve meals, distribute water, and manage nourishment orders.
• Transport equipment and blood products as needed.
• Participate in patient safety and satisfaction initiatives, answer call bells, and engage in patient rounding.
• Report signs of abuse, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Manage patient belongings and ensure proper equipment storage.
• Recognize emergencies and notify RN/LPN accordingly.
• Follow hospital policies and support nursing philosophy.
• Maintain CPR certification, demonstrate cost-effective care, and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively via phone and computer systems, representing the hospital professionally and courteously.

Other Duties:

• Assist in training new personnel, accept non-routine work, participate in community activities, and attend unit council meetings.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.85 per hour

About Us

Guthrie is committed to excellence in healthcare, serving the community through a physician-led, non-profit organization with a regional network of providers and educational programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.