Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.

Job Responsibilities:

Answers clients call signals

Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse

Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients

Conducts activities for recreation and socialization

Ensures safety and security of clients

Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves

Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity

Prepares clients for treatment or examination

Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed

Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher

Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all

areas.