Ummh
About Ummh
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, and in keeping with unit specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients.
- Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
- Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
- Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
- Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks and following the Restraint Policy standards.
- Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry).
- Performs EKGs, patient monitoring, and other related tasks as required.
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