Hospital Aide

Job TitleHA PCA HHAJob DescriptionHourly Range: $18.44 - $23.78The work involves performing semi-skilled tasks associated with the care of patients and related clerical duties at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care area. Work is performed in accordance with the policies and regulations of Federal, State and local authorities, as well as, accepted standards of practice. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an employee of higher rank. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.Typical Work Activities:Assists with patient care and activities such as taking vital signs, height and weight, monitoring fluid input and output, performing catheterization, simple treatments and dressings, preprocedure preps and 12 lead ECG, transporting patients and preparing patients and chaperoning during examinations/proceduresProvides for patients' personal hygiene such as bathing, oral care, shaving, bowel and bladder elimination and administering cleansing enemasCares for patient clothing and other personal propertyFeeds patients or assists with feeding, passes and collects trays and nourishments, sets up trays and adaptive feeding equipment, supplies water pitchers and glassesApplies anti-embolic stockings, ace wraps, abdominal binders, athrombic pumps, leggings, splints or prosthetic devicesDistributes clean linens, makes beds; cleans bedside stand and bathrooms; provides general cleaning and housekeeping when necessaryTransfers patients from bed to cart/chair/wheelchair and back utilizing appropriate devices and techniques; ambulates, positions and turns patients and cares for patients with altered mobilityAssists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients; provides for patient safety related to age and condition, applies restraints, monitors patient while in restraint, releases restraints at designated intervals, maintains precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs, emergencies and unusual patient and family behaviorProvides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and or assists others to perform aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures; collects, reports and documents data; reports adverse situations and accidents; cleans patient care area after use and prepares for the next patient, maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies; ensures equipment is in safe working order and requests repairs as needed; answers phonesFull Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:Working knowledge of techniques involved in feeding, bathing and caring for patientsWorking knowledge of first aid techniquesAbility to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all timesAbility to perform a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasksAbility to assist in preserving the comfort of patients and residentsAbility to assist in rehabilitation programs for the physically handicapped and mentally disoriented patientsAbility to understand and follow simple oral and written instructionsAbility to get along well with others; tact; compassion; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodationMinimum Qualifications:There are no education or experience requirements.Special Requirement:Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.In addition, special requirement if assigned to a behavioral health inpatient setting:Completion of New York State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD) certified safety program within three (3) months of appointment and participation in annual re-training.Note: Verifiable part time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.