Hospitality Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Hawaii seeks a Hospitality Aide to assist with non-direct care tasks such as passing ice, delivering meals, making beds, and organizing supplies. Duties are performed under the supervision of a licensed nurse to ensure patient safety and well-being while upholding Life Care standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR certification. The role requires teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to company policies and code of conduct while

Qualifications

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledgeable of laws and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Implement and interpret department policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Pass ice, water, and distribute snacks to residents.
• Assist with passing and retrieval of meal trays and dining area cleaning.
• Make unoccupied beds and change bed linens.
• Organize residents' drawers and closets and label personal items.
• Organize shower rooms and clean utility rooms and ensure adequate inventory.
• Provide 1:1 attention to cognitively impaired residents.
• Deliver residents' mail.
• Transport wheelchair-bound residents to and from rooms.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, 35 lbs. carry, and push/pull 35 lbs.

Skills

Independent decision making

Laws & guidelines knowledge

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

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Position Summary

The Hospitality Aide is responsible for non-direct care activities which may include, but not limited to: passing ice, bed making, and passing trays to residents who are able to feed themselves. These tasks should be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Pass ice, water, and distribute snacks to residents and clean nourishment refrigerator(s) and cart(s)
• Assist with passing and retrieval of meal trays to cognizant residents and assist with cleaning of dining areas after meals
• Make unoccupied beds and change bed linens
• Organize residents' drawers and closets and label all personal items
• Organize shower rooms and clean utility rooms as well as ensure adequate inventory
• Provide 1:1 attention to cognitively impaired residents
• Deliver residents' mail
• Transport wheelchair bound residents to and from rooms
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer