Care Partner

The Care Partner assists in implementation of treatment as applicable. Communicates identified deficiencies/problems to appropriate personnel. Promptly notifies nursing personnel of situations. Maintains observation of designated patients. 

RESPONSIBILITES:

•  Prepares and assists with medical procedures as directed.
• Performs specialized patient care related to the area of specialty (e.g., prepares and assists with minor procedure set up, prepares casts, assists surgical team). 
•  Assists patient in dressing or undressing, bathing, and eating.
•  Reports changes or problems in patient condition to professional nursing staff. 
•  Collects or assists in the collection of specimens for testing and analysis. 
• Obtains and records vital signs and weight. 
• Performs accu-checks.
•  Prepares supplies and environment prior to and after care.
• Ensures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies in patient care area.
• May assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients. 
•  Transports patients to units and ancillary departments for testing. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Previous experience in the delivery of healthcare preferred.

Education: High School Diploma required. Completion of Good Samaritan Hospital's Care Partner Orientation Program including classroom and clinical components.

Licenses / Certifications: BLS is required within 90 days of employment.

Other:  Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and staff both orally and in writing.

Special Requirements: N/A