Auxiliary Assistant

Auxiliary Assistant

Job Objective

The objective for the position of Auxiliary Assistant is to provide additional assistance to the residents and staff; obtain C.N.A. Certification through the Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program within 6 months of hire; and continue working for Accolade Healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Essential Functions

o Provide assistance to the C.N.A.'s - with no physical resident care

o Answer call lights

o Assist with 15-minute visual checks-utilizing AA checklist tool and ensuring assigned CNA receives completed checklist for documentation

o Assist residents in wheelchairs to and from dining rooms


o Help in dining rooms (pass drinks/take orders, serve meals)

o Take meal orders and serve meals to residents who choose to eat in their room

o Make beds

o Pass ice water and snacks to residents without modified diets

o Be sure resident rooms are neat and tidy (clean nightstands and bedside tables, empty trash, etc.)

o Ensure that personal items are logged as necessary

o Ensure that all personal items are labeled, bagged, and in nightstand

o Ensure rooms and shower rooms are fully stocked (gloves, personal hygiene items, etc.)

o Follow facility policies to ensure resident safety at all times - following In-services regarding all resident safety policies, complete orientation and Relias Training

o Wheelchair cleaning

o AA will perform NO direct patient care, i.e., lifting, transferring, incontinent care or feeding

o Answer phone using proper phone etiquette

o Resident visitation/conversation time/perform resident sitter duty if needed

o Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

o Must be able to meet any physical requirements of the functions of this position (see Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program Essential Requirements attached)

o Must be an employee of Accolade Healthcare for a minimum of 30-days prior to acceptance into the Auxiliary Assistant program

o Must complete Accolade CNA Program and test within 6 months of hire

Supervisor

This position is supervised by the Auxiliary Aide Supervisor and under the direction of the C.N.A. Program Director

I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth herein, and agree that I am able and willing to fulfill the duties of this position to the best of my ability.