Unit Support Associate - CICU

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Previous pediatric or child care experience (Preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Basic computer skills preferred knowledge of child development preferred Functional Accountabilities Maintain Patient Safety Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation. Never leave patient unattended Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others. Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN) Reinforces positive behavior Assist with linen changes and room stocking Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals Maintain universal precautions Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment Keep room clean and tidy Maintain a calm environment When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts etc as directed by charge nurse.