Hospitality Aide

Hospitality AideThe Hospitality Aide is responsible for non-direct care activities which may include, but not limited to: passing ice, bed making, and passing trays to residents who are able to feed themselves. These tasks should be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standardsEducation, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job RequirementsMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsPass ice, water, and distribute snacks to residents and clean nourishment refrigerator(s) and cart(s)Assist with passing and retrieval of meal trays to cognizant residents and assist with cleaning of dining areas after mealsMake unoccupied beds and change bed linensOrganize residents' drawers and closets and label all personal itemsOrganize shower rooms and clean utility rooms as well as ensure adequate inventoryProvide 1:1 attention to cognitively impaired residentsDeliver residents' mailTransport wheelchair bound residents to and from roomsRespond to call lights promptlyExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageLift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.An Equal Opportunity Employer