**Overview** Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. **Responsibilities** **This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus** Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff 2. Monitors and records vital signs 3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs 4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output 5. Obtains and records daily weight 6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter 7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN 8. Performs as patient care companion when needed 9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process 10. Performs unit housekeeping needs 11. Acts as a runner/transporter 12. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel 13. Updates assigned bed status 14. Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person. 15. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions 16. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner 17. Other duties as assigned by manager **Qualifications** Required Education: + High School Diploma, GED or SRNA. Required Licensure and Certifications: + BLS Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training: + Healthcare experience preferred **Pay Range** $15.92 - $22.79 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.