Hospital Aide - Angleton Hospital (Up to 19.99 hours/week)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: • High school or equivalent or participation in UTMB Health System/Diversity high school trainee program. • No experience required LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: • BLS JOB DESCRIPTION: The hospital aide provides activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care unit. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Assists with safe, prompt transfers of patients from various hospital/clinic areas.

• Transports specimens and requisitions to the appropriate areas. • Helps to feed patients who need assistance to eat. • Assists with personal care, including baths, weighing, and linen and bed changes.
• Recognizes obvious patient care priorities; communicates patient needs/ emergencies to the appropriate staff.
• Follows policies and operating procedures when relieving in a supply booth as well as clinical area: orders adequate supplies, checks for expiration dates, verifies charges, as directed by supervisor. • Records and signs on the appropriate records/logs activities requiring documentation.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information at all times. • Provides a clean, safe environment; performs or assists others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. • Adheres to internal controls established for department. • Performs related duties as required.

Marginal or Periodic Functions: • Performs related duties as required. University of Texas Medical Branch