Hospitality aide

General Purpose The main purpose of your job position is to support the Nursing Department and staff. This position will perform a variety of support functions.

Essential Duties Become familiar with the facility’s administrative structure as introduced in the pre-training orientation session

Report to the charge nurse all accidents/incidents (even of an unknown source) you observe on the shift they occur.

Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

Answer phone (especially during mealtimes)
Assist with errand of residents/staff

Assist with secretarial tasks at the nursing station (making copies, filing, etc.) as requested

Straighten resident closets/drawers – label resident belongings. Complete personal belonging form Maintain orderly/clean resident rooms and common areas (utility rooms, showers, resident bathrooms, day rooms, break room, etc.)Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids

Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently

Answer call bells promptly & report needs to CNA/Nurse Make rounds assisting residents by opening/closing blinds, straightening blankets, making sure call bells are within reach, etc.

Turn all medications found in the resident’s room/possession over to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.

Transport residents to & from meals/activities/outdoors/etc.

Provide residents with Reality Orientations as instructed

Pass linen. Make unoccupied beds. Put extra covers on beds.

Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before serving meals, etc., as necessary

Clean feeder tables, wheelchairs, bedside/over bed tables, urinals, bedpans, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.

Place supplies/briefs in resident rooms/ common areas/ Unpack and stock supply room when deliveries arrive.

Replace trash can liners in wastebaskets

Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate information can be entered into the resident’s care plan.

Pass snacks/trays to residents (To include passing protective clothing covers, opening milk cartons, refiling drinks, cutting food, etc.) Return trays to dietary. NEVER FEED THE RESIDENTSAssist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing residents with sight problems of food that is on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.)Serve between meal and bedtime snacks as instructed

Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of resident

Collect and redistribute water pitchers for weekly cleaning by dietary

Check rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper containers, unauthorized food items, etc.)Learn and be aware of code system identifying specials needs of residents

Ensure the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed is made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.)Greet residents and escort them to their room Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate

Inventory and mark the president’s personal possessions as instructed

Store resident’s clothing

Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged

Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors

Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks

Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift

Report defective equipment to Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of your equipment and supply needs

Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids,…