Unit Helper

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves assisting nurses and other members of staff by performing routine non-nursing services for patients. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a nurse or other professional employee.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Transport residents by wheelchair to other areas, i.e. hairdresser, activities on other units, therapies etc.
• Pass clothing protectors and set up meal trays, pass ice water, wipe solarium tables and sweep floor after meals.
• Make unoccupied beds, tidying residents unit including closets; do complete bed changes on bath day and as needed.      
• Replace utensils and supplies in bedside stand label with name and room number.
• Clean equipment such as wheelchairs, geri-chairs, walkers and shower chairs.
• Keep clean and soiled utility rooms, bathing area, and solarium neat and in order.
• Make deliveries, run errands to other areas in facility as requested.
• Alert staff about call bells and equipment alarms, IMMEDIATELY report emergency needs to appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties only as indicated by Professional Nursing staff.
• Check and replace glove boxes as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to function calmly under stressful conditions and adapt to frequent interruptions. Willingness to carry out delegated tasks. Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in dealing with residents, visitors, doctors and nursing facility personnel.  Ability to carry out written and oral technical instructions. ability to get along well with others and to secure cooperation of patients; interest in hospital work; neatness and good appearance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or any equivalent combination of training or experience.