Technician-Restorative Care

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Summary The Restorative Care Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse. They maintain patient records, ensure adequate supplies and equipment for patient care, and prioritize patient needs while promoting a safe patient and staff environment. The role involves frequent patient care activities, including lifting and transferring patients with limited weight-bearing capability.

Job Functions Patient Care:

• Performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Make rounds on assigned unit(s) and coordinates patient care and mobility activities with registered nurse and therapist as appropriate.

Documentation

• Maintains patient activity assignment sheet.
• Documents patient care and mobility activities in the patient record.
• Performs additional documentation as appropriate or assigned. Activities of Daily Living:
• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal and comfort needs of patients. Equipment/Supply Utilization:
• Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to promote patient care and mobility activities.
• Cleans equipment as appropriate between patient use.
• Notifies supervisor of patient supply and equipment needs and gives an adequate account of equipment an supplies.