Work Based Learning - Co-Op Student

• Enrolled in Work-based learning Co-Op program at Career Center in Upstate SC

• Eligible to enter Work-based Learning co-op program at Career Center in the Upstate of SC

• Demonstrated commitment to enter CNA program at Career Center in the Upstate of SC

• Remain in good standing with home high school and Career Center

• Maintain competent or higher ratings on performance evaluations

• Complete hospital training within designated timeframe
• Timeframe for orientation: 3 days max (potentially on Saturdays), hospital orientation completed virtually while on school grounds

• American Heart BLS Provider Course

• Enrolled in Work-based learning Co-Op program in Career Center in Upstate SC

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• Assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner

• Assists PCA/CNA with personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient

• Delivers meals/snacks and water in a timely manner upon patient's request

• Assists with vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested under supervision of PCA/CNA

• Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses

• Remains committed to unit, department and division goals

• Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person

• Adheres to proper chain of command

• Observes bedside Shift Report with PCA/CNA

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and professionalism in all patient and family interactions

• Welcome all patients and visitors to unit upon admission
• Orient patient to room including how to use television, call light, room lights, window coverings, temperature settings, bed settings, and phone to maximize comfort and satisfaction

• Deliver ice, snacks, and supplements per patient request under the direction of clinical personnel
• Provide patient distraction and companionship under the direction of licensed personnel (Excludes a level 1 patient.)
• Assist staff to maintain cleanliness of environment including kitchenette, nursing station, break areas, utility room, hallways, and alcoves

• Stock and/or organize supplies and equipment

• Round on patients hourly and assist or elevate needs to appropriate personnel

• Dispose of excess linen according to facility policy and procedures

• Execute hand hygiene audits as directed by Charge Nurse or Nurse Leader

• Run errands, answer unit telephone, answer and respond to call lights
• Retrieve meal trays after mealtime is complete and report amount consumed to PCA for accurate documentation

• Accompany independently ambulating patients, requiring no interventions or assistance, in hallway

• Follows Infection Control Procedures

• Mouth Care
• Nail Care
• Bed Making
• Care of Dentures
• Hair Care

• Report consumption of food to PCA/CNA or RN for documentation for each patient

• Keeps refrigerator clean and organized and ensures all contents are within current date of use
• Straightens, tidies and organizes clean/dirty utility rooms
• Performs other activities as assigned
• Perform hand hygiene audits as assigned by unit manager

• Assists with admissions, discharges, transferring and placing patients
• Performs and reports peri and Foley catheter with supervision or assistance of PCA/CNA
• Measures PO intake and output under the supervision of the PCA/CNA
• Performs, as directed, turning and positioning patients

• Other Duties as Assigned

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System