*Description* Summary: Provides assistance with patient care activities and other tasks under the general supervision of a licensed professional staff and as directed by the unit manager. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Responsibilities: 1. Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients: ie bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc in accordance with hospital policy/procedure 2. Answers call lights in a timely fashion providing assistance to patients or escalating requests/concerns to PCT or RN 3. Obtains vital signs including height, weight, intake/output, and other procedures per competency 4. Maintains a safe and clean environment, utilizing appropriate infection control techniques (patient room, utility room, unit) 5. Assists in stocking unit with supplies 6. Recognizes when to seek help from PCT and license personnel for changes in patient condition 7. Demonstrates use of appropriate body mechanics 8. Communicates problems to RN, charge RN or unit manager as appropriate 9. Maintains patient safety through preventative measures (ie. Side rails, bed/chair alarms) 10. Enhances the patient experience through attention to patient and family/visitor needs. 11. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values 12. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance 13. Performs other duties as required Other Information: Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: � Interpersonal skills, team player License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: � BLS required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital Org Unit: 1692 Department: Nursing Float Pool Exempt: No Salary Range: $18.50 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.