Compassionate Resident Care & Activity Aide

Wayne County NY; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant Helper to assist the nursing and activity staff in providing basic resident services. under supervision by nursing staff, you will help with linens, bedmaking, transporting residents, preparing dining rooms, assisting with meals, distributing water and nourishment, caring for flowers, and helping with reading mail and small purchases.

You should have a good knowledge of elder care basics, be able to follow oral and written instructions and routine

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of basic issues pertaining to the care of the elderly.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow routine practices.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to recognize and follow the dress code of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Change linens and make beds.
• Transports assigned residents throughout the facility for services, therapy or activities.
• Prepares dining room for meal service and may help distribute and set up meals for residents.
• Assists residents with food cutting, carton opening and beverage set up.
• Distributes fresh ice water and nourishment as assigned.
• Cares for residents’ flowers and plants.
• Assists residents with letter writing, reading mail and other materials, delivering newspapers, and making in-house purchases.
• Assists in maintaining the orderliness of resident’s rooms, empty garbage cans, restock supplies.
• Participates in a variety of socialization activities as assigned.
• Answers call bells and provide assistance as needed within scope of position.
• May performs one-on-one assignments for residents as required, to provide for safety of the resident.
• Assists with re-stocking various items (linen, soaps, lotions, etc.) on assigned unit.
• Attend in-services as required; Will alert CNA to resident needs for hands on care (toileting, bathing, etc.)

Skills

Elder care basics

Following written instructions

Punctuality

Team player

Job description

Wayne County NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant Helper to assist the nursing and activity staff in providing basic resident services. under supervision by nursing staff, you will help with linens, bedmaking, transporting residents, preparing dining rooms, assisting with meals, distributing water and nourishment, caring for flowers, and helping with reading mail and small purchases.

You should have a good knowledge of elder care basics, be able to follow oral and written instructions and routine