Critical Demands:

• Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health System
• Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Working with confidential information
• Performing life-threatening procedures
• Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures
• Responding to the needs of departments, personnel and Medical Staff consistent with hospital policy and objectives
• Practice regular and punctual attendance

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• May assist with patient transfer, daily care, and other basic hygiene duties.
• Assists with documentations on patients as necessary.
• Maintains standards required by regulatory entities.
• Provides one-on-one patient care to prevent harm to verifiable patients when needed.
• Responsible for assisting in the admission, discharge and transport of patients.
• Providing patients with emotional support.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs.
• Detecting changes in condition of patients and alerting licensed staff.
• Alerting licensed staff when patients need assistance.
• Can be assigned to all units as needs arise.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to use common cleaning appliances
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Assists with providing environmental services when needed.
• Ability to use good judgment and work independently
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and be organized
• Ability to complete basic checklist within six months after the date of hire
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Certified Nurses Assistant preferred

Experience: One-year experience preferred. BLS (CPR) certified.