Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Aide to join our healthcare . This role provides essential assistance in our long term care home . The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents and clients. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing valuable skills in healthcare.
Responsibilities
- 1. Provide routine tasks that support residents with their daily activities, including.
· Assisting at mealtimes and during nutritional breaks by helping with set up, delivery and service to residents in the dining room, in their rooms or in activity areas.
· Guiding residents to and from their rooms and throughout the home to activities and to promote a positive resident experience.
· Supports residents in managing their personal belongings and organizing their personal laundry, choosing clothing, and assisting the residents as requested.
· Assisting residents with devices (cell phones/tablets) to enable residents to communicate with their families and friends.
2. Provide residents with comfort and a sense of purpose, including.
· Greeting residents, families and visitors in a positive and supportive manner requesting if they need assistance of any kind.
· Providing companionship to residents while reflecting the preferences of the residents
· Helping residents to keep their personal belongings and environment safe, clean, and tidy, and making beds.
3. Communicates with and supports the care team by:
· Checking equipment and restocking unit supplies, and reporting issues to the supervisor
· Assisting, as appropriate, with team members who are transferring or positioning residents.
· Completing assigned clerical tasks and charting in POC.
4. Maintains ongoing communication with the registered staff throughout the shift. Is aware of the chain of command and complies with it. Cooperates with other departments while performing daily duties.
5. Responsible for maintaining familiarity with the residents individualized plan of care.
6. Documents on Point of Care each Shift. Is responsible for reporting any noted change in the president’s health or behavior status to the registered staff.
7. Responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage on all shifts
8. Responsible for stocking all residents’ personal supplies (briefs, toothbrush, hairbrush etc) each shift.
9. Understands the Residents Bill of Rights and the residents inherent right to be treated with respect and dignity.
10. Any other assigned duties to help with the nursing department.
This position is ideal for individuals committed to providing excellent care and service while gaining valuable experience in healthcare or food industries. All roles are paid positions designed to support your professional growth within a supportive team environment.
Personal Qualities:
· Must be mature in good physical health.
· Must have a genuine interest in the well-being of the elderly.
· Must be sympathetic and empathetic and have an understanding of the aging process. Must be motivated.
· Must be willing to participate in regular in-service/education training.
· Must demonstrate patience, adaptability and flexibility.
· Must exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
· Lifting alone maximum 40 pounds.
· Heavy lifting in conjunction with a co-worker up to a maximum of 200 pounds.
· Pushing/pulling up to 160 pounds.
· Prolonged walking/standing/sitting.
· Bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and carrying.
· Must be able to work with clients who demonstrate unpredictable behaviors.
· Varying exposure to heat and odor.
Pay: $20.15 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
