Milk Tech./Care Assistant (Full Time, Day shift)

Description

Qualifications

• C.N.A Certification-active in the State of Florida
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS

• High School Education or equivalent preferred
• Able to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks.
• Able to perform mathematical and fortification calculations.
• Able to convert specific weights in an accurate and precise manner.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.

• Responsible for communicating with medical, nursing and nutrition team for clarifications and prioritization of expressed breast milk orders. 
• Creates labels according to MCHS standards for expressed breast milk.
• Sanitizes work area prior to and post preparation of milk.
• Prepares, labels and stores expressed breast milk in accordance with policy.
• Requisitions and inspects supplies and materials in order to maintain inventory levels and to ensure that standards of quality are met.
• Arranges milk prep rooms for ease of product visibility and according to inspection standards (Food Safety & Sanitation, EOC).
• Rotates fresh milk to freezers to prevent expiration. Monitors prepared milk and discards if expired.
• Measures/weighs fortification ingredients using a gram scale for powder products and a graduated cylinder, beaker or sterile syringe for liquid products.
• Utilizes the standard recipe charts for preparation of human milk or uses the recipe provided in the comments section of the order.
• Utilizes aseptic technique for preparation of all special mixed milk or modulars for human milk.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to complete the preparation and distribution of milk.
• Follows appropriate storage time for opened products, utilizing opened/expiration labels for all opened containers being stored.
• Performs all delivery of expressed breast milk to patient’s room.
• Responsible for properly utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintains necessary logbooks for utilization of donor human milk.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers.
• Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.
• Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover.
• Maintains patient rooms and nursing station clean at all times.
• Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding MCHS services and delivers excellent and timely service and support.

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy & procedures.  Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards. 
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.

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