Support patient care through transfers, ambulation, and personal hygiene while responding to call lights and patient requests. Maintain efficient operations by stocking supplies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring patient safety and dignity.
Requirements summary
Requires a candidate 16 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED preferred. Previous patient care experience and a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification are preferred, with RQI First Responder certification required within 90 days.
high schoolInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationMobility AssistancePatient SafetyAmbulationInfection PreventionPatient TransportPersonal HygienePatient TransfersGrooming Care
Job description
Position Status
Part time
Shift: Variable
Care Team Partner - Innovation Fund - Less than PT - Variable
Less than 12 hour shift (United
States of
America)
Hours per week: 4
Job
Information
Exemption
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview The care team partner will support patient care in a variety of ways including patient transfers, ambulation, and personal hygiene. This role will respond to call lights, and patient request as directed by the primary care team. The Care Team Partner will also perform tasks that support efficient operations including stocking supplies, emptying trash and cleaning equipment. Working under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, the care partner will ensure comfort, dignity and safety while supporting infection prevention and skin integrity protocol. They will also possess the ability to exercise safe judgement and delivery exceptional patient care per guidelines established by the department to ensure optimal patient safety and patient satisfaction. Education Qualifications 16 years of age or older Required High School Diploma / GED Preferred Experience Qualifications 1 year Previous experience in patient care or hygiene assistance in a healthcare setting. Preferred Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Physical ability to lift, move, and assist patients safely. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions. Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS Training may be provided upon hire. Preferred First Responder - RQI required within 90 days What you will do Respond to call lights and patient request made by patient or directed by primary care team. Patient needs may include refill water pitcher, fresh linens, coffee or other drink, warm blankets, clean up room etc Respond to mobility-related requests from nursing units in a timely manner. Assists with lifting and movement of patients to chairs, gurneys, beds, etc, as directed by the nurse. Provide bed baths, showers, and other hygiene-related care as directed by nursing staff. Assist patient in grooming task such as oral care, hair care and shaving. Transport patient to and from locations as directed by care team Respond to mobility-related requests from nursing units in a timely manner. Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department Maintain cleanliness and organization of bathing equipment and supplies. Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, including fall prevention and mobility assistance. Support nursing staff with non-clinical task during high volume periods Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions. Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients Support nursing staff with non-clinical tasks during high-volume periods. Collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to assess mobility needs and goals. Educate patients and families on safe movement techniques when appropriate. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory
Responsibility
No
Budget
Responsibility
Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Feeling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Handling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Hearing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Kneeling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Lifting:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Operate
Foot
Controls:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Pulling:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Pushing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Reaching (Forward):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Reaching (Overhead):
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Repetitive
Motions:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Sitting:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Standing:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Stooping:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Talking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Walking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Working
Conditions
Chemical:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Combative
Patients:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Dusts:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Electrical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Noise/Sounds:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or
Humid: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
Nursing
nursingcareers@stormontvail.org
Allied
Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start?
Reach out to our
Career
Counselor,
Morgan
Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
