Hospitality Aide

Job Details

Job Location:

Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Beaumont, TX 77706
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Flex
Job Category:
Health Care

• Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse. Requires mental alertness and verbal and written communication regarding resident’s condition and care.
• Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required; safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity required to assist residents with personal needs.
• Comb hair, nail care (without clippers) of assigned residents. Manual dexterity required to assist with personal needs.
• Answer call lights in a timely manner, determine if request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples include helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item, giving a blanket or pillow, providing a food tray or snack, or refilling water/ice.
• Provide pre- and post‑meal grooming, including washing hands and face, and assist to and from the dining room.
• Clean water pitchers and keep fresh water er water and/or juices several times to residents who request and can drink independently.
• Maintain proper oral hygiene by assisting with brushing teeth, providing denture care and keeping mouth clean.
• Be alert to residents’ comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceed your ability.
• Knock before entering a resident’s room and request permission to enter.
• Use tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
• Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse. Ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite lack of cooperation or combativeness.
• Follow safety guidelines. 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. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices to clean properly.
• Safely utilize equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately.
• Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in‑service training as scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation.
• Follow Universal Safety Precautions to protect self, residents and other staff members. Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to laundry and tolerate strong foul odors and necessary personal protective equipment.
• Bring laundry barrels to the laundry room; get linens for beds and make unoccupied beds.
• Bring residents to and from daily activities.
• Assist with activities going on in the building.
• Perform clerical functions.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility attendance policies and perform special duties as assigned.
• Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
• May be required to perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Charge Nurse in accordance with qualifications and training provided.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.
• Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents.
• Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions.
• At least 16 years of age.