What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Aide position at Cedargate Healthcare?
UNIT AIDE
This position is responsible for providing non-direct services and support for nursing department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate preferred.
- One years’ experience preferred, and preferably in a long term care setting.
- Proficiency in standard English.
- Able to perform assigned duties with minimal oversight.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Making assigned beds.
- Passing ice water and snacks to assigned residents.
- Assisting with resident transport within the facility and to outside appointments when the resident would not require direct care during the appointment.
- Organizes, cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, wheel chairs, equipment, surfaces, etc..as assigned.
- Records meal intake percentages as assigned.
- Conducting group exercise programs, activities, etc…which require no hands on assistance.
- Answering call lights.
- Notifying nurse of any observed changes in residents.
- Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
- Participates in all required inservice training.
- Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
- Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
- Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
- All other duties as assigned.
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Edwardsville, IL
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