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Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical CenterJob SummaryCore Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family Protects rights and dignity of resident at all times. Maintains confidentiality. Participates in resident rounding per standards. Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of needs for follow- up. Resolves resident concerns and immediately informs the Charge Nurse/manager of complaints. Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to residents and families. Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others. Resident Centered Care Provide resident care according to the written Plan of Care. Provide basic resident care needs (ex. hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned. Assist Charge Nurse/Manager and other members of health care team with care delivery as assigned. Provide meals and nourishment to the resident according to dietary standards and the plan of care. Take vital signs and document, report verbally to the Charge Nurse any unusual findings. Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy. Provide for a safe and organized environment Perform basic housekeeping duties in the immediate area of the patients room and bath. Cleans and sanitizes personal direct care items (bedpan, urinal, etc) per policy/standards. Ensure that safety hazards related to fall risk are removed or controlled i.e. cords, oxygen tubing, clutter etc. Ensure that Oxygen signage is displayed, and tanks are stored correctly. Ensure that bedrails, bed alarms and personal alarms are utilized correctly and encourage family and visitors to do so. Ensure that the resident has all the required supplies needed for care Stock the necessary medical supplies and skin care products in the resident care area. Stock the required linens and incontinent supplies in the residents room. Provide emotional support for the resident and family. Provide time to listen and establish rapport. Affirm and recognize the familys role as the decision makers and caregivers Recognize the value of the life of the resident. Provide a peaceful presence. Observe any religious or cultural restrictions or practices of the patient or family.Required Minimum EducationHigh school diploma Required orHigh School rising Senior in good standing Rising High School Junior/Senior RequiredHigh School rising Senior in good standing Rising High School Junior or Senior RequiredRequired Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.Basic Life Support or BLS - InstructorGeorgia Driver's License-PreferredPrivate Vehicle insurance-PreferredCert Nurse AssistantAdditional License(s) And Certification(s)Required Minimum Experience:Required Minimum SkillsLess than 1 year related experience Required