Respite Assistant (58773)

Essential Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: * Collaborates with the Lead Respite Assistant/Nursing Staff throughout each shift to determine work assignments and priorities, as well as communicating the status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings * Maintains timely, ongoing verbal communication in order to assure good care of patients and the effective running of the Medical Respite Center * Provides safe and timely transportation for patients to off-site appointments as assigned by supervisor using the Respite Center's vans including running errands as needed by supervisor. * Treats each patient in a manner that preserves and supports patient confidentiality, patient rights, and patient dignity * Checks inventories on a weekly basis, reports needs and stocks supplies * Assists any patient with personal hygiene as needed * Assists with copying and clerical tasks as needed * Phone coverage and triage of calls when necessary * Provides personal care and one-to-one support for patients needing end of life care. * Assists with daily dorm cleaning and patient laundry * Coordinates meal time needs including setting out food for patient pick up and cleaning up after the meals are finished * Performs other duties as required