Auxiliary Assistant

At Accolade Healthcare, we prioritize the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that quality patient care begins with the people providing it. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation, ensuring they have safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission. We are committed to exceeding industry norms by equipping our team with creative tools for success.

About the role

As an Auxiliary Assistant at Accolade Healthcare, you will be a key member of our nursing department, providing additional assistance to residents and staff. You will obtain C.N.A. Certification through the Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program within 6 months of hire and continue working as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the C.N.A.’s — with no physical resident care
• Answer call lights
• Assist with 15-minute visual checks utilizing AA checklist tool and ensure assigned CNA receives completed checklist for documentation
• Assist residents in wheelchairs to and from dining rooms
• Help in dining rooms (pass drinks/take orders, serve meals)
• Take meal orders and serve meals to residents who choose to eat in their room
• Make beds
• Pass ice water and snacks to residents without modified diets
• Ensure resident rooms are neat and tidy (clean nightstands and bedside tables, empty trash, etc.)
• Ensure that personal items are logged as necessary
• Ensure that all personal items are labeled, bagged, and in nightstand
• Ensure rooms and shower rooms are fully stocked (gloves, personal hygiene items, etc.)
• Follow facility policies to ensure resident safety at all times, including completing orientation and Relias Training
• Wheelchair cleaning
• Perform NO direct patient care (e.g., lifting, transferring, incontinent care, or feeding)
• Answer phone using proper phone etiquette
• Resident visitation/conversation time/perform resident sitter duty if needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Must be able to meet any physical requirements of the functions of this position (see Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program Essential Requirements)
• Must complete Accolade CNA Program and test within 6 months of hire and acceptance into the CNA Program

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional other voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Leave Policy
• Free uniforms after hire
• Daily Pay partner
• Newly renovated breakrooms — fully stocked beverages
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations