Hospitality Aide (86857)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services' Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pearsall, TX is seeking a Hospitality Aide to assist residents with non-clinical care under the Charge Nurse.

You will follow schedules, help with grooming, meals, mobility, and safety, and report any concerns promptly. This role requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to speak clearly and hear well for resident communication.
• Capacity to lift at least 25 pounds and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Follow resident assignment schedule as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Assist residents with grooming, meals and personal needs as directed.
• Answer call lights promptly and report needs beyond direct care to the nurse.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents and equipment and observe safety precautions.
• Promote positive interactions and assist with daily activities and mobility.

Skills

Communication

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Pearsall, TX 78061 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Health Care

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. Provide pre and post meal grooming, including washing hands and face, assist to and from
   dining room.
6. 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. 7. Maintain proper oral hygiene by assisting with setting up to brush teeth, providing denture care
   and keeping mouth clean.
8. 8. Be alert to resident’s comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report
   to nurse any needs that exceed your ability.
9. 9. Knocks before entering a resident’s room and requests permission to enter room.
10. 10. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
11. 11. Promotes positive public relations with resident, family members and guests.
12. 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. 13. Follow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel
    excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards.
14. 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. 15. Safely utilize equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately.
16. 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. 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. 18. Bring laundry barrels to laundry room; get linens for beds, makes unoccupied beds.
19. 19. Bring residents to and from daily activities.
20. 20. Assist with actives going on in building.
21. 21. Clerical functions.
22. 22. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility attendance
    policies. Perform special duties as assigned.
23. 23. Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
24. 24. May be required to perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator, Directorof Nursing and Charge Nurse in accordance with the qualifications and training provided.

Qualifications

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