Health Care Assistant job description

• Your work day will start around 6 or 7 in the morning.
• Earn a $1,400 retention bonus.
• Opportunities for overtime pay.
• Take home a paycheck every Friday!
• Be recognized and appreciated with cook-outs, giveaways and drawings.
• You'll be offered full health, dental and vision insurance.
• Regardless of medical plan you'll receive a FREE $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Use our purchasing program to finance everything from a bed, to a TV to a diamond!
• You deserve a break, we'll reward you with paid time off.
• Be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!!

What you'll be doing..

• You will provide first aid and treat injuries to team members in need of assistance.
• You'll provide follow up care and monitor their aftercare.
• With the utmost confidentiality, you will complete and maintain medical records.
• Review and document updated physician ordered restrictions for occupational injuries.
• Maintain workers compensation information for claims, schedule doctor visits, and transportation.
• Conduct pre-employment physicals and drug screening.
• Conduct random drug /alcohol screening.
• Consult with off-site plant nurse.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

What you'll bring to the team...

• You must have a EMT Certification or Medical Assistant diploma
• Previous occupational health experience
• Strong communication skills - English/Spanish highly desirable
• Flexible on some overtime and occasional Saturday coverage
• Strong time management skills desired

The environment to expect...

• You will be working in a poultry manufacturing plant.
• You will have a private office space in order to assist team members with confidentiality.

All the rest...

Benefits and incentives are available after probationary period of employment. Team members must meet eligibility requirements to earn incentives and bonuses.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe patient environment and assists with patient care activities such as taking vital signs, feeding, bathing and daily living activities. Collaborates with the healthcare team and provides compassionate and empathic family-centered care for the patients and families. Works under the supervision of a RN and in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.
Minimum Job Requirements




C.N.A. certification, EMT or Paramedic - active licensure in the State of Florida.

CPR: Healthcare Provider

Psychiatric requirements per policy.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities




Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers.

Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.

Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior.

Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.

Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover.

Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly.

Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment.

Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times.

Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.

Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.

Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.

Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding MCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities




High school education or equivalent preferred

Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.

Strong time management skills.

Computer literate.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.

Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.

CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred


(EOE DFW)


Job : Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department : PEDIATRIC ICU-2100-620020

Job Status
:Full Time

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!

Hospitals and Clinics is embarking on a new program to attract and retain qualified Healthcare Assistants (HCAs). The program provides a signing bonus for new hired HCAs at a 0.50 FTE or greater.

The first installment is paid out upon hire within the first 30 days.The second installment is paid out after nine (9) months of employment.

In order to qualify:

The applying HCA must be an external candidate.Must start position before March 23, 2023. If, at any time during the first nine (9) months of employment, an eligible HCA drops below a .50 FTE, all future bonuses are forfeited, regardless of whether or not they later return to an FTE above .50.If an eligible HCA terminates from the organization and is subsequently rehired, they must have been separated from the organization for a period of at least 3 months before becoming eligible once again for the program.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position provides patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent will have direct contact with patients and their families as well as perform indirect patient care activities necessary to support patients within their environment. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

* Assists the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, socializing and unit specific technical skills.
* Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/significant other(s) as delegated by the professional care provider.
* Collects, reports and documents data related to direct patient care activities.
* Assists with indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment, companion care, housekeeping, transporting of patients, and chaperoning the physician during patient examinations and procedures as needed.
* Performs unit specific duties and additional clerical duties as needed which may include stocking and maintaining clerical and patient supplies.
* Provides communication to hospital staff, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
* Processes paper orders in the event of a downtime if working in the clerical role. Will enter "downtime occurrence order" and associated start and stop time in each patient record.
* May process electronic requests to order medical treatments and tests. May retrieve patient test and lab results.
* May schedule patient appointments.
* May maintain patient records and activity boards on unit as needed.
* May manage admits, discharges, and transfer functions per unit standard.
* May observe the cardiac monitor and notify the nursing and medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances which indicate heart ischemia or an acute myocardial infarction.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

* Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
* Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
* Demonstrated customer service skills. Ability to work in a busy environment.
* Demonstrated ability to use a multi-line phone system and utilize hospital paging system as needed.
* Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations which require the incumbent to evaluate the crises and determine what the protocol is for each situation.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

* For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbent has three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA certification.
* Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.

Licenses Required

* Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
* One of the following
* Completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program.
* Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

* This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing