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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary:

The Support Tech will assist the housekeeping and nursing staff to provide quality care to patients in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to assist the resident in achieving maximum independence, social interaction, sense of identity and choice. Provides the highest quality direct care in a timely, efficient, accurate, and safe and consistent professional manner. Provides Quality Service in accordance with policies and procedures with dignity, respect and privacy. Maintains a safe, secure and clean environment for all customers. Actively participates in quality initiatives that improve the healthcare status of those we serve.

E XPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

L ICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Responsibilities:

• Consults with the supervising nurse and housekeeping supervisor if there is an area the Support Tech feels uncomfortable with skills and asks for additional education in those areas. Collaborates with Team Leader in developing and support work assignments.
• Speaks to patients in a pleasant helpful manner. Models professionalism in communication using sensitivity, active listening techniques, and diplomacy with all customers.
• Understands and implements the principals of infection control, consistently using standard precautions and washes hands after each patient contact. Follows isolation precautions, using and disposing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provides patients privacy by knocking on doors and greeting patients prior to entering room.
• Provides assistance to transport patients via wheelchair at time of discharge.
• Recommended to participate in CPR education. Has participated in evacuation/fire drills.
• Assist with delivery, pick up trays, documentation of meals, nourishments, and snacks and fluids as appropriate. Provides fresh water to patients without restrictions/NPO status.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment for patients and staff. Assists with bed making and maintains cleanliness of the patient room. Reports and removes any equipment that is not functioning properly. Acts to prevent accidents and incidents.
• Assists in answering call lights and addressing patient needs promptly and/or communicating to appropriate staff to meet the patient needs.
• Promptly reports requests for care to CNA or Nurse when request is outside of Support Tech training.
Actively participates in nursing department meetings, town meetings, employee opinion survey, provide communication and feedback with development, implementation and evaluation of delivery of care, RMC health system initiatives.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids during cleaning procedures.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Occasional exposure to TB or airborne pathogens during cleaning procedures.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with supervisor and patients.
Vision: Ability to see soiled carpet, digital pager messages, assignments, etc..
Smell: Ability to detect foul odors, helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, voice pager messages.
Touch: Ability to feel heat or cold with hands.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Average Hours per Week:40

Shift: Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 0%
Twist: 6%
Stand: 33%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 33%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 6%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 10%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 60 lbs: Occasonally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Putting away supplies, sometimes overhead. Mops and brooms - carried 10', knee high; vacuums - carried 1', ankle high; chairs (35#) carried 10', waist high.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 0
Twist: 18
Stand: 130
Crawl: 0
Walk: 155
Kneel: 15
Lift: 22
Drive: 0
Squat: 20
Climb: 9
Bend: 30
Reach above shoulders: 10

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 50-200#
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Wringing out cloths.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: 50 lbs of pressure - vacuum, locking carts

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical - Vacuums, floor equipment, cleaning supplies/other chemicals
Protective Clothing Required: Goggles and gloves