Aide Clinical Attendant - Patient Care Support

Aide Clinical Attendant - Patient Care Support

Lynd, MN $28,009 - $37,099 a year

Full Time

Provide essential support to nursing practices and patient care through a blend of direct patient interaction, communication, and clerical assistance. This role emphasizes patient and family-centered care within a setting that values best practices and exceptional customer service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Fiscal Responsibility - Complete assignments within delegated timeframes. Assist with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and transportation. Conduct hourly rounds to collect and transport specimens efficiently. Maintain transportation area cleanliness, restock supplies, and report equipment issues. Manage time and supplies effectively, responding promptly to communications. Support staffing and scheduling needs by adhering to policies and communicating availability.
• Quality - Collaborate as a team member in continuous quality improvement initiatives. Provide compassionate care tailored to patient age and diagnosis. Suggest improvements to enhance patient experience. Document care activities according to unit standards and stay current with policies.
• Patient Satisfaction - Advocate for patient rights and promote a positive care model. Enhance patient comfort by providing necessary items and clear instructions. Adapt routines to individual patient needs and assist nursing staff in improving satisfaction. Foster positive communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Patient Safety - Safely transport patients using proper identification and fall prevention techniques. Prepare patients for transport, ensuring all medical accessories are managed correctly. Provide physical and emotional support during transport and initiate basic life support if needed. Coordinate patient arrival and departure with relevant departments.
• Professional Growth - Recognize personal limitations and seek learning opportunities. Share knowledge through orientation and cross-training. Demonstrate leadership as a role model and resource. Participate in goal setting and attend training sessions.
• Customer Service - Uphold high standards of customer service and ethical behavior. Exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, visitors, and colleagues. Engage patients and families using the AIDET communication framework. Maintain a professional environment and adapt to staffing needs.

Education and Experience Required: None.

Work Shift: 1st Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States, offering a supportive and collaborative environment focused on quality patient care.