Resident Aide

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the Resident Aide is to assist the Nursing staff in performing non-technical assigned tasks.

• Assist in resident transports throughout the facility and to and from medical appointments as assigned
• Assist in passing fluids and nourishment to residents after completing appropriate in-servicing under guidance of the LPN/Charge Nurse
• Assist the nursing staff in performing tasks as assigned such as bed-making for empty beds only, straightening linens, cleaning closets and bedside tables, answer call lights and resident’s alarms
• Attend facility offered feeding assistant course as scheduled (expected competency to assist feeding residents as assigned)
• All other non-technical duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Care Coordinator
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations

Qualifications:

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Skills:

• Accountability
• Interacting with People
• Multi-Tasking
• Patience
• Responsibility

Physical Requirements:

• Light work: exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Occasional balancing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping
• Frequent grasping, hearing, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant fit testing

Hazards:

• Occasional: bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise and odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!