• Provides direct personal care of patients as directed by nurse and patient care plan. This includes bedside carry-over for all patient assignments and answering call lights for all patients on the unit. These tasks must be performed in a timely manner.
• Recognizes and respects patient and family needs providing a comfortable culturally sensitive environment for care.
• Performs designated unit duties such as, but not limited to, restocking supplies at patient bedside, replacing suction bottles and maintaining order on the unit.
• Assists with laundry upon request.
• Answers telephone and relays messages when necessary.
• Performs all duties with a customer service focus.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience