Youngstown-Warren area
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepses standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Follow all procedures and policies set by the Center for Student Progress. Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take accurate notes, and understand all the homework/reading assignments and projects. Plan and facilitate three 60-minute small group study sessions per week throughout the semester. Provide additional SI sessions as necessary (e.g. prior to quizzes and exams). Meet with the course professor periodically. Report immediately to the coordinator when critical issue(s) arises. Attend and participate in SI Leader group meetings as scheduled. Be familiar with campus resources available to students. Submit SI attendance report weekly to the SI coordinator in the Student Resource Center. Submit a timesheet to the coordinator in the Student Resource Center as scheduled by the WSU Payroll Office.