Shower Aide

Shower Aide, (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $20.00/hour

Hours:

Full-Time Position

POSITION SUMMARY:

A para professional who gives direct care to our residents in our skilled nursing facility, with a main focus of showers and nailcare as needed. Assignments are given in the form of oral instructions or written work schedules from a Registered Nurse. May transfer or transport residents as allowed by OSHA standards. Work is subject to review in progress and upon completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote principles of resident directed care including honoring residents' desires, strengths, and preferences. Promote residents' highest level of function
• Responsible for managing and executing the showers of the residents including nailcare as needed.
• Perform wound care/dressing changes as needed.
• Answer resident call signals to determine residents' needs.
• Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Communicate with residents to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Observe or examine residents to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
• Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under the direction of a nurse or physician.
• Document or otherwise report observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Feed residents or assist residents in eating and drinking.
• Review residents' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure resident receives appropriate diet.
• Change bed linens or make beds.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Collect specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• Restock resident rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
• Supply, collect and empty bedpans.
• Turn or reposition residents.
• Undress, wash, and dress residents who are unable to do so for themselves.
• Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Woodside Senior Communities
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Observes care in ensuring the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data as required by HIPAA/HITECH regulations
• Abides by all applicable statutes and regulations through compliance with the Woodside Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program
• Completes requirements for in-service training
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Accident / Critical Illness / Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a C.N.A. or have the willingness to obtain required
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant strongly preferred