Auxiliary Assistant

Accolade-Healthcare-of-Peori; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Paid leave

Free uniforms

Daily pay

Breakroom beverages

Employee events

Job summary

ACCOLADE HEALTHCARE is seeking an Auxiliary Assistant to support the nursing department by assisting residents and staff and to complete the CNA program within 6 months of hire to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

The role pays $15.00 per hour and includes benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401k with company match, paid leave, and more. The position supports a team-focused environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must complete Accolade CNA Program and test within 6 months of hire.
• Must meet physical requirements as described in Accolade CNA Program Essential Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the CNAs with no direct resident care.
• Answer call lights and assist with visual checks using the AA checklist.
• Help residents in wheelchairs to dining rooms and assist in dining rooms.
• Take meal orders and serve meals; make beds; pass ice water and snacks.
• Ensure rooms are neat, beds are made, and personal items are logged and labeled.
• Follow facility safety policies and participate in Relias Training.

Education

CNA Program enrollment

Job description

ACCOLADE HEALTHCARE JOB DESCRIPTION

Auxiliary Assistant

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As an Auxiliary Assistant at Accolade Healthcare, you will be a key member of our nursing department by providing 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.

Pay Rate

$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

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 ensuring 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
• Be sure 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 – following In-services regarding all resident safety policies, complete orientation and Relias Training
• Wheelchair cleaning
• AA will perform NO direct patient care, i.e., 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

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 complete Accolade CNA Program and test within 6 months of hire and acceptance into the CNA Program