Hospitality Aide

HOSPITALITY AIDEPosition Requirements This position is designed for individuals pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Applicants must be enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, a CNA training program in Oklahoma City and have reliable transportation to attend school and work. Candidates must be available to work one weekend shift per week (either Saturday or Sunday, not both) and be willing to assist in Dietary Services and Housekeeping/Laundry as needed. Applicants must also be willing to accompany residents to medical appointments as an escort/ride-along when needed. Transportation is provided by a third-party service; employees are not required to drive. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a nursing home, assisted living, rehabilitation, or hospital setting. Dependable, compassionate, and eager to build a career in healthcare. Job Description: The Hospitality Aide's primary responsibility is to assist the team with non-nursing duties to create a pleasant environment for their residents. Essential Job Duties: Work as a member of a team to provide a welcoming and friendly environment. Assist with room moves, clothing identification, and assorted specific housekeeping duties. Assist in answering the call lights and route to the proper caregiver Assist in making unoccupied beds Assist in activities as directed by the facility's Activities Director Assist with resident technology needs Assist with comfort needs of residents such as adjusting temperature, closing blinds, moving water pitchers and personal items within desired reach Stock linen cart Escorting visitors to desired locations within the facility Attends and participates in facility in-service training programs, if applicable. Understands and agrees with the facility philosophy and goal to maintain, improve and/or enhance each resident's quality of care and quality of life. Observes residents' rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, the right to be free of abuse and neglect, as required by the facility's policies and procedures, current standards of care and practice and applicable state/federal regulations. Tasks involving patient care which should not be performed by a hospitality aide and should be communicated to the proper caregiver to perform. These tasks include but are not limited to the following: Transferring a resident Dressing a resident Toileting a resident Utilizing a lift to transfer a resident Delivering meal trays Assisting with meals in the dining room CPR Grooming or shaving residents Qualifications & Education: Must have a general knowledge related to nursing facilities and patient population. Must demonstrate a moderate level of computer literacy in order to use and access our systems and tools within our facilities to complete online tasks and documentation. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact professionally with staff and residents. Physical Requirements: Must be willing and able to work a flexible shift. Must be able to lift, push, and carry 40 pounds with 2 hands. Must be able to lift, push, and carry 20 pounds with 1 hand. Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, twist and turn with moderate endurance. Please note that all candidates must be able to perform the full range of job functions as outlined in this description to be considered for this position. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources. River Oaks Skilled Nursing & Therapy