UNIT HELPER I (TEMPORARY)

Samaritan Health; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Unit Helper I (Temporary) to support patient care on the unit. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and enrollment in a nursing degree or prerequisites, with responsibilities including documentation of medical records and patient care forms, and communication with supervisors and coworkers.

The position involves assisting with patient movement, reading and documenting care details, and maintaining accurate I&O and behavior records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in nursing degree program or prerequisites.
• Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents and document type of care given.
• Document on medical records and patient care forms.
• Document I & O sheets, behavior records, and other health-related material.
• Communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
• Familiar with equipment used to move patients and document.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing degree program enrollment

Job description

## UNIT HELPER I (TEMPORARY)Apply: Onsite: Samaritan Medical Center: Casual: Posted Today: R3601Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.8631 SMC GRADUATE NURSE PROGPay Range:16.00 - 20.36Care for our community, and your career.* High school diploma or equivalent* Currently enrolled in nursing degree program or pre-requisite program for nursing degree.* Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material.* Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.* Must be able to read and write at an 8th grade level to document in residents record, I & O sheets, behavior record, etc.* Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given.* Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.* Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients and document. Ability to understand printed health related material.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.**Work Shift:**FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)