Aliyou G. Care Companion in Allison Park, PA 15101

Responsibilities:

•Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
•Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
•Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
•Constructively receives feedback and direction.
•Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
•Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
•Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
•Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
•Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
•Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
•Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
•Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
•Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
•Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
•Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least 4 of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
•Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
•Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.