Hospitality Aide

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living in order to promote resident independence and dignity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse, or Unit Manager; this requires the ability to be mentally alert and communicate verbal and/or written information regarding resident’s condition and care

• Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required

• Comb hair and perform nail care (cannot use clippers) for any residents assigned

• Answer call lights in a timely manner and determine if request does or does not involve direct care; carry out non-direct care requests (Examples of non-direct care include helping with TV/telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, and giving them a food tray or snack); be alert to resident’s comforts and needs; answer requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceeds your ability

• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

• Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse

• Safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident’s lack of cooperation and/or combativeness

• Follow safety guidelines to promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards

• Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed.

• Safely utilize equipment and report any equipment needing service or repair immediately

• Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled; assist in evacuations

• Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect oneself, residents, and other staff members.

• Rinse soiled linens in preparation to be sent to the laundry which involves the capability to withstand strong, foul odors.

• Use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties (e.g. latex gloves)

• Bring laundry barrels to laundry room, get linens for beds, and make unoccupied beds

• Bring residents to and from daily activities

• Assist with actives going on in building

• Perform clerical functions

• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies

• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

• Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests

• Understand and adhere to the guidelines of 'Residents Rights' and assure resident safety

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Must be in good standing on the Nursing Assistant Registry in the state of Texas and the Nurse Aide Misconduct Registry

• Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and written instructions in English

• Ability to clearly communicate with residents

• Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions

Preferred

• CPR certified