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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by

the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care

unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff

2. Monitors and records vital signs

3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs

4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output

5. Obtains and records daily weight

6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter

7. Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN

8. Performs as patient care companion when needed

9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

10. Performs unit housekeeping needs

11. Acts as a runner/transporter

12. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel

13. Updates assigned bed status

14. Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct

person.

1. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or

drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient

safety precautions

1. Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and

professional manner

1. Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• BLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

and Training:

• Healthcare experience preferred

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph London and its awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph London

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.