Health Aid - Escort

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Salary

$36K-$47K From the posting source

401(k) match

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Role

Seniority

Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Where they hire

Hires in: OK From the posting source

About this role

Health Aid - Escort Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Summary The incumbent functions within the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Nursing Service as well as the overall patient experience philosophy of Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System and is a key part of maintaining quality throughout the continuum of care. This position will report directly to the Nurse Manager of Recruitment and Healthcare Services but will support every clinic within the Medical Center including all ambulatory clinics and all inpatient wards and Emergency areas. Duties Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Assist staff with transporting patients who are unable to move throughout the medical center for any reason, including (but not limited to): being wheelchair bound, being in an impatient bed; being unfamiliar with the medical center; and needing ambulatory assistance due to the risk of falls. Provides guidance to other staff members regarding the appropriate level of assistance needed to transfer the patient (independent transfer, two-person assist, etc.) and the appropriate means (e.g., wheelchair, stretcher, or bed) required to transport the patient. Facilitates a timely transport of the patient by getting the patient from his/her room. Escorts discharged patients from the ward to their mode of transportation at a designated hospital entrance/parking lot, transfers patient belongings and home equipment and ensures the patient safely transfers into the vehicle. Ensures that all medical equipment (oxygen cannulas, masks, and oxygen tanks or indwelling/ex-dwelling catheters, etc.) is correctly and safely positioned for transport and operating properly. Responsible for the proper

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