Special Attendant

Syrahealth; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Syra Health Corp in Evansville, IN is seeking a Special Attendant to assist with nursing programs and support patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, feeding, taking vital signs, transporting patients, observing conditions, documenting in medical records, and supporting therapeutic activities while maintaining dignity and respect.

Requirements: high school diploma or GED, CPR and Bridge Building certifications, compassionate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.
• CPR and Bridge Building certifications required.
• Compassionate and able to handle stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical/hospital terminology preferred.
• MS Office and data entry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients including bathing, feeding, vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Maintains CPR and Bridge Building certifications.
• Assists with therapeutic interventions and de-escalation.
• Escorts patients to therapies, dining, and activities.
• Documents accurately in medical records and flow sheets.
• Demonstrates respectful and professional behavior with patients and staff.
• Performs light housekeeping and participates in hospital committees as requested.

Skills

Compassionate

Stress management

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office knowledge

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SH-1029- Special Attendant, Evansville IN

Position Summary

Conducts and assists with nursing programs as assigned. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the daily care and treatment of patients. Works under the clinical supervision of a licensed nurse to provide patient care, helping patients meet their physical and emotional needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Carries out or assists with physical care of patients including bathing, feeding, taking vital signs, heights, weights and other activities of daily living as indicated.

Maintains current CPR and Bridge Building certifications.

Initiates and participates in therapeutic interventions by using principles of de-escalation, redirection and approved Bridge Building techniques for prevention and management of behavior.

Escorts patients to and from therapies, dining area and other areas of the hospital for treatment and programming.

Sit with patients on one-to-one observation status.

Escorts and/or drives patients to off-grounds appointments and activities.

Observes patients' physical condition and reports changes to the RN.

Appropriately and accurately reports pertinent information, both verbal and written.

Appropriately applies skills in psychosocial care of patients: Encourages patients and interacts with them to socialize and participate in activities and programming.

Serves as a role model for appropriate behavior to patients.

Demonstrates the ability to deal therapeutically with adverse behavior.

Recognizes psychiatric emergencies and intervenes appropriately.

Participates in conducting active treatment programs.

Provides care according to treatment plan objectives and goals.

Observes and accurately documents on medical record and flow sheets, using proper format and terminology.

Follows safety standards and precautions, policies, procedures and regulations.

Safely demonstrates the ability to apply restraint/seclusion procedures per policy.

Demonstrates consistent interactions and approaches with patients and co-workers, promoting dignity and respect.

Demonstrates the ability to set appropriate healthy boundaries and limitations according to individual treatment plans.

Properly and consistently utilizes standard precautions.

Completes unit housekeeping duties as assigned/indicated.

Serves on hospital committees and work groups as requested.

Attends required hospital/department in-services.

Use thermometer, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer and other medical equipment.

Follow verbal and written directions.

Light cleaning duties are required at times.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required.

Must obtain CPR and Bridge Building certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment.

Compassionate

Ability to handle stressful situations

Good verbal and written communications skills.

Good knowledge of medical and hospital terminology preferred

Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry preferred

Syra Health Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.