Clinical Aide

Job Description

Job Description

CLINICAL AIDE

NON-SUPERVISORY

JOB TITLE : Clinical Aide

POSITION GRADE : 74 Pay commensurate with education and experience $16-$18

FLSA : Non exempt

DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM : Living Hope Treatment Center

SUPERVISOR : Lead Clinical Aide

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general guidance of the Lead Clinical Aide, Clinical Aide will additionally perform a variety of patient care interventions leading to the management and structuring of the therapeutic milieu. Clinical Aides also assist with the non-nursing portion of the patient admission to create a positive patient experience. Clinical Aides are responsible for obtaining patient information and providing guidance on clinic procedures. Aides may also be required to perform minor diagnostic procedures and to sterilize equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs a variety of patient care procedures which may include measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature).
• Manage the non-nursing portion of the patient admission such as the handling of belongings and searches.
• Obtain admission urine tests and performing other screening / testing per unit policy.
• Orient patient to the unit and rooming patient.
• Create a positive experience by welcoming and assisting patients.
• Promoting patient safety by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.
• Mediating between patients and healthcare providers.
• Guiding patients through the program’s various facilities and procedures.
• Sterilizing medical equipment and sanitizing designated areas.
• Provide some housekeeping such as preparing rooms for admission and assisting with patient laundry
• Serve as a nurse’s aide by assisting the nursing staff as needed, including getting drinks and / or food for patients.

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Physical Demands :

The following lists physical demands an employee will perform on a regular basis : standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, writing, carrying and climbing stairs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, implements or office equipment; talk and hear; stand and walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel. Employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and be able to assist an adult weighing 100-200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to move chairs, beds, and medical equipment, move patients in bed (with or without assistance) and to change bed linens, help clients from floor to chair or bed, and assist with bathing.

COMPETENCIES : Leading Self

Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.

Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.

Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.