This class is distinguished from the Hospital Attendant A class by the performance of more difficult and responsible patient-care duties with limited supervision once the specific assignment has been made.
Supervision is received from a nurse, attendant supervisor or physician.
May serve as an attendant on a psychiatric ward performing such duties as quieting disturbed patients, preventing patients from possessing objects that could be harmful to them, and, in general, assisting the physicians and nurses as directed in the normal treatment of the patient. Passes and removes bed pans and urinals, cleans and sterilizes bedpans, records output, and collects specimens as requested. Prepares patients for meals and assists in feeding them. Transfers charts, X-rays and specimens as directed. Cleans and sterilizes instruments after patient is treated and places them back in proper storage area.