Resident Comfort & Care Aide

SLP Operations; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SLP Operations is seeking a Hospitality Aide to assist in a long-term care setting under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing. The role involves non-direct resident care tasks and maintaining a positive environment for residents.

Responsibilities include linen transport and stocking, hydration support, equipment cleaning, spill cleanup, dining assistance, call-light response, oral hygiene support, and mobility assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Must interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies.
• Must maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Transport laundry barrels to the laundry room, retrieve and stock clean linens, make unoccupied beds and maintain fully stocked linen carts.
• Clean and sanitize water pitchers; ensure fresh water is available at residents’ bedsides.
• Offer water, juices, and hydration snacks in accordance with resident diets to those able to drink independently.
• Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed.
• Promptly clean spills, including urine or bowel excretions, to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with pre- and post-meal grooming, including hand and face washing, and escort residents to and from the dining room.
• Answer call lights promptly and determine whether requests fall within non-direct care responsibilities.
• Support oral hygiene by setting up tooth brushing, providing denture care, and helping maintain oral cleanliness.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from activities and meals; walk with ambulatory residents or transport via wheelchair as needed.
• Follow resident assignments and schedules as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attendance reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

SLP Operations is seeking a Hospitality Aide to assist in a long-term care setting under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing. The role involves non-direct resident care tasks and maintaining a positive environment for residents.

Responsibilities include linen transport and stocking, hydration support, equipment cleaning, spill cleanup, dining assistance, call-light response, oral hygiene support, and mobility assistance as needed.