SHC, 3 West, Unit Service Aide, Part-time, 28 hours, 2-9:30 p.m. Evening Shift, e/o wkend and holidays

Responsibilities

SPAULDING HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE

Job Title: UNIT SERVICE AIDE FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Code: Y01523 Grade: Nurs 405 Reviewed By: Director of Nursing

Department/Unit/Section: Nursing Description last revised:

Reports To: Nurse Manager Date Originated: 11/10/10

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/designee, assists in providing support services to the team and patients through activities related to cleaning, stocking, clerical duties, transport, and one-to-one monitoring of patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.

Cleaning Duties

1. Performs cleaning duties according to accepted standards

Routinely maintains cleanliness of in-use patient equipmenti.e., vital sign machines, telemetry boxes, and leads.

Responsible to tag all equipment after patient discharge and deliver to soiled utility room.

Maintains cleanliness and order of patient rooms, bathrooms, work storage, kitchen and common areas on the patient care unit.

Collects soiled linen for laundry and replenishes linen carts with clean bags, when indicated.

Stocking

1. Performs duties related to stocking the unit

Demonstrates the ability to monitor use of patient supplies on the unit.

Alerts the Nurse Manager of barriers to maintaining stock on the unit.

Stores supplies and equipment in accordance with Infection Control and Safety Policies.

Distributes daily supplies for direct caregivers (i.e., linen, disposable gloves, precaution gowns, etc.)

Clerical Duties

1. Answers the telephone following standard

Identifies self and unit, followed with, "How can I help you."

Transportation

1. Assists in transporting of equipment/supplies

Available to transport specimens to lab and front desk.

Available to transport medications from Pharmacy.

Available to transport equipment or supplies from Central Supply.

2. Assists in transporting of patients

Assists the C.N.A. or Licensed Nurse in transfer of the patient into a wheelchair or onto a stretcher for transportation. The Unit Service Aide may not physically assist the patient in transfer to a wheelchair/stretcher. They may assist only in the securing of the equipment for the C.N.A. or Licensed Nurse.

Physically transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to Radiology, Dialysis or gym.

Patient Related Support Service

1. Assists licensed nurses and C.N.A.s in patient related services

Assists with distribution and removal of meal trays.

Under the direction of the nurse, assists in feeding stable patients.

Sets up meal trays for patients by opening containers, pouring contents into glasses/bowls as requested by patients.

Assists in the care of a patient at risk for or experiencing compromised cognitive/perceptual patterns.

Assists nursing personnel in identifying patients at risk for falls and implementing the falls prevention measures.

Under the direction of the nurse, distributes fresh water to patients.

Makes unoccupied beds.

Assists patients with the operation of equipment in patient rooms (i.e., television, telephone).

Assists in answering call lights and completes requests by patients within scope of the Unit Service Aide job description (i.e., obtain more blankets, mail letters, turn television channel).

Assists in preparing the room for all new admissions.

Communication

1. The Unit Service Aide communicates effectively at all times

Respects and follows Spaulding Hospital Cambridge policy of patient confidentiality at