Health Care Aide - Support Services

Health Care Aide

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, the Health Care Aide functions as a partner to the Clinical Care Team. They are responsible for patient and guest transports throughout the healthcare system. Assists patients and visitors with wheelchair needs and provides general non-medical information and assistance. Assists with turning patients, retrieving supplies needed by the clinical nursing units, and being a resource as needed.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED) is preferred, but not required.

Licensure/Certification: Current BLS required or obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Experience: None required.

Skills:

• Must have excellent customer service skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates.
• Must also have the ability to use various computer programs, electronic equipment and communication devices.
• Must have knowledge of isolation techniques to communicable diseases.