What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitality Aide position at TLC West- -CARADAY MANAGEMENT LLC?
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