UnityPoint-St Luke's

Full-Time Days

M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Provides direct, hands-on patient support across nursing units under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safe ambulation and transport using appropriate equipment, accurately documenting care and treatments, monitoring patient safety and condition, and promptly communicating observations and changes to the care team.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assists patients with ADL’s according to hospital procedures
• Reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to
Registered Nurse in charge of patient
• Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as
appropriate to protect patient and staff member
• Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role
in providing safety to the patient
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and restocks rooms
• Obtains EKG, transfers patients to other areas of the hospital, and
inserts urinary catheters under the direction of the Registered
Nurse
• Completes cleaning and general housekeeping of rooms between
patients
• Assists with access, transport and storage of medications, but
does not administer medications
• Uses Patient/Family Centered approach in care and communicates
effectively with team members, physicians, ancillary staff and
customers
• Performs all duties included with job competencies
• Unit-specific additional functions are addressed in competency
checklists

Documentation

Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and
ADL care given to patient in the electronic health record
• Records observations and care provided in alignment with unit
competencies
• Ensures entries are timely, accurate and complete

Clerical/Customer Service Support

Answers phone and call light with proper phone etiquette and
sensitivity to the needs of the caller
• Greets internal and external customers
• Organizes nurses’ station and assists with ordering office or other
supplies as needed
• Assists with data collection and promptly contacts staff for patient
care needs
• Assists physicians as needed

Education:High school graduate or equivalent (GED); or actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program with a CNA certificate required.

Experience:  Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home preferred.

License/Certifications:  CNA certification required if actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program.  BLS within 90 days of hire required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Maintains effective interpersonal relationships and communicates effectively (verbal, non-verbal, and written) with a wide variety of individuals; accurately documents information.  Patient Handling and Equipment Use: Moves and lifts patients and uses appropriate, usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions.  Technology Proficiency: Basic computer knowledge; able to type required.