Hospitality Aide

Talentify; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Hospitality Aide in San Antonio, TX to provide non-clinical care to residents under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role requires assisting with grooming, dining, personal care, and mobility while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include following assignment schedules, responding to call lights, and communicating effectively with residents and staff. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and candidates should be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Clear verbal and written communication with residents.
• Ability to complete tasks with interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Follow resident assignment schedules set by the charge nurse.
• Assist residents with non-clinical care and daily activities.
• Help residents with grooming, dining, and personal hygiene.
• Respond promptly to call lights and assist as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and resident areas.
• Observe residents and report changes to the Charge Nurse.
• Assist with mobility and transporting residents as needed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and infection control procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

San Antonio, TX 78229

Overview

Position Type:

Full Time

Category:

Health Care

Description

The Hospitality Aide will provide assigned residents with non-clinical care and services in accordance with directives given by the Charge Nurse.

Works under the general direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.

1. Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse. This requires the ability to

be mentally alert and communicate verbally and in writing information regarding resident’s

condition and care.

2. Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required. It also involves the ability

to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and

lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity

required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs.

3. Comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers,) of any residents assigned. Manual dexterity

required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs.

4. Answer call lights in a timely manner, determine if request does not involve direct care and

then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone,

getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray

or snack, or refill water/ice.

5. Provide pre and post meal grooming, including washing hands and face, assist to and from

dining room.

6. Clean water pitchers and keep fresh water at bedside. Offer water and/or juices several times

to residents who request and can drink independently.

7. Maintain proper oral hygiene by assisting with setting up to brush teeth, providing denture care

and keeping mouth clean.

8. Be alert to resident’s comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report

to nurse any needs that exceed your ability.

9. Knocks before entering a resident’s room and requests permission to enter room.

10. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

11. Promotes positive public relations with resident, family members and guests.

12. Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse. Ability to

safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite resident’s lack of

cooperation and/or combativeness.

13. Follow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel

excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards.

14. Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other

items as directed. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices

to clean properly.

15. Safely utilize equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately.

16. Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as

scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an

evacuation.

17. Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect self, residents and other

staff members. Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to the laundry this involves the

capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary

personal protective equipment.

18. Bring laundry barrels to laundry room; get linens for beds, makes unoccupied beds.

19. Bring residents to and from daily activities.

20. Assist with actives going on in building.

21. Clerical functions.

22. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility attendance

policies. Perform special duties as assigned.

23. Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.

24. May be required to perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator, Director

of Nursing and Charge Nurse in accordance with the qualifications and training provided.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred
2. Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents.
3. Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions.
4. At least 16 years of age.