Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills
Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards to include proper hand hygiene, bloodborne pathogen standards, personal protective equipment, basic anatomy, and physiology
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to persuade others effectively
Multi-tasking strength
Training in the utilization and execution of activities of daily living to include the utilization of the bedpan, foley catheter care, drainage bag measurements, intake an output documentation, patient positioning techniques, bedmaking, patient grooming, bathing, dressing, nail care, foot care, mouth care, perineal care, passive range of motion exercises, patient transfers, patient ambulation, discussion of denture care