Hospitality Aide

Hospitality Aide

Requirements

No requirements provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 in 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 RESIDENTS.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.