Bath Aide
Weston County Health Services · Newcastle, WY · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
About the role
As a Bath Aide with our Long-Term Care team, you'll provide essential personal care, helping residents maintain their dignity, comfort, and well-being. Your support plays a key role in enhancing quality of life each day.
Responsibilities
- Provide scheduled showers and/or baths to residents (approx. 10-15 per day)
- Perform oral care and hygiene assistance
- Wash and style resident hair as appropriate
- Assist residents with shaving and grooming needs
- Provide routine nail care in accordance with facility policy
- Aid residents with dressing and personal appearance
- Strip beds and replace with clean linens as needed
- Observe resident skin condition during care and report any concerns, redness, bruising, tears, or other abnormalities to nursing staff immediately
- Record completion of baths/showers per facility documentation requirements
- Assist with dining room setup and resident support during meals
- Aid residents with feeding as needed
- Pass meal trays to residents
- Maintain shower rooms in a clean, organized, and stocked condition
- Ensure supplies are available and report low stock items to appropriate staff
- Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- CNA certification required
- Ability to work with elderly and disabled residents in a compassionate and respectful manner
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Qualifications
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and assist residents throughout the shift
- Ability to push/pull equipment and transport supplies
- Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with resident care
- Works in resident care areas including resident rooms, shower rooms, and dining areas
- Exposure to cleaning products, bodily fluids, and infectious materials possible
- Must follow all facility infection control and safety guidelines
Skills
- Compassion
- Respectfulness
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
- Paid Personal Leave (PPL)
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
- Bereavement leave
Pay
Details TBD
Schedule
Details TBD