Auxiliary Assistant

About the role

The objective for the position of Auxiliary Assistant is to provide additional assistance to the residents and staff; obtain C.N.A. Certification through the Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program within 6 months of hire; and continue working for Accolade Healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the C.N.A.’s - with no physical resident care
• Answer call lights
• Auxiliary Assistant will assist with 15-minute visual checks-utilizing AA checklist tool and ensuring assigned CNA receives completed checklist for documentation
• Auxiliary Assistant will help in dining rooms (pass drinks/take orders, serve meals)
• Auxiliary Assistant will take meal orders and serve meals to residents who choose to eat in their room
• Auxiliary Assistant will make beds
• Auxiliary Assistant will pass ice water and snacks to residents without modified diets
• Auxiliary Assistant will ensure that resident rooms are neat and tidy (clean nightstands and bedside tables, empty trash, etc.)
• Auxiliary Assistant will ensure that all personal items are logged as necessary
• Auxiliary Assistant will ensure that all personal items are labeled, bagged, and in nightstand
• Auxiliary Assistant will ensure that rooms and shower rooms are fully stocked (gloves, personal hygiene items, etc.)
• Auxiliary Assistant will follow facility policies to ensure resident safety at all times - following In-services regarding all resident safety policies, complete orientation and Relias Training
• Auxiliary Assistant will perform wheelchair cleaning
• Auxiliary Assistant will answer phone using proper phone etiquette
• Auxiliary Assistant will ensure resident visitation/conversation time/perform resident sitter duty if needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet any physical requirements of the functions of this position (see Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program Essential Requirements attached)
• Must be an employee of Accolade Healthcare for a minimum of 30-days prior to acceptance into the Auxiliary Assistant program
• Must complete Accolade CNA Program and test within 6 months of hire

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of facility policies and procedures

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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