Bath Aide

Basic Objectives and Responsibilities

• Bathe residents in accordance with a bathing list or as needed.
• Administer topical treatments as outlined by a licensed health care provider or by a resident’s care plan.
• Work as a team member and assist one another as needed, including providing residents with personal cares and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Absorb residents to and from the dining room, beauty shop, and activities as needed.
• Answer resident call lights as time allows.
• Consistently maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene standards.
• Ensure that resident's rights to fair treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, and property rights are followed.
• Aid in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis on a clean environment throughout the home.
• Maintain a kind and courteous manner to residents, coworkers, and guests.
• Report all incidents or accidents, regardless of how minor, to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
• Comply with company policy, standards, and licensing regulations.
• Maintain proper charting records as required.
• Observe and report any changes in a resident’s condition to the charge nurse.

Requirements

• Experience as Certified Nursing Assistant/bath aide preferred but not required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds either alone or as part of a 2 person assist.
• Able to pivot while bearing the weight of the resident.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of proper hygiene and safety practices.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within 4 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

• To be considered, please attach your resume.
• This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
• Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
• The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees.
• All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
• The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.
• You can view our benefits information here.
• This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
• Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3UK.
• You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
• South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.773.3148
• Email: careers@state.sd.us
• http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
• "An Equal Opportunity Employer"