Job Description

Responsible for caring for elderly, disabled, mentally ill, or injured patients in a healthcare setting. Performs direct care duties, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating.Primary Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and mental health facilities.

Perform routine tasks under the supervision of registered nurses. Take patient's temperate, pulse, and respiration rate. Take blood pressure and determine if range is abnormal. Answer calls for help and determine if additional help is needed. Prepare and serve meals. Feed patient and mash up food if necessary. Bathe and dress patient. Make beds and perform light housekeeping duties in patient's room. Take patient on walks. Deliver them to operating rooms. Provide skin care. Set up equipment. Store and move supplies. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Observe fluid intake and output. Report abnormal changes or patterns to nursing staff. Develop nurturing relationships with patient. Empty bedpans and change dirty linens.