Shower Aide

Woodside Senior Communities; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer

Accrued PTO

Disability coverage

Job summary

Woodside Senior Communities is seeking a Shower Aide (Non-Exempt) to provide direct care in our skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on showers and nailcare, with guidance from RNs. OT transfer/transport comply with OSHA standards, and duties include reporting and documentation.

The starting wage is $20.00 per hour with a full-time schedule. The position supports resident dignity and privacy within a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a C.N.A. or willing to obtain required.
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident directed care including honoring residents’ desires, strengths, and preferences. Promote residents’ highest level of function.
• Manage and execute the showers of the residents including nailcare as needed.
• Perform wound care/dressing changes as needed.
• Answer resident call signals to determine residents’ needs.
• Provide physical support to assist residents in daily living activities.
• Observe or examine residents to detect symptoms that may require medical attention.
• Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Collect specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• Restock resident rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.

Skills

CNA certification

Resident care

Communication with residents

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

A para professional who gives direct care to our residents in our skilled nursing facility, with a main focus of showers and nailcare as needed. Assignments are given in the form of oral instructions or written work schedules from a Registered Nurse. May transfer or transport residents as allowed by OSHA standards. Work is subject to review in progress and upon completion.

Shower Aide, (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $20.00//hour

Hours: Full-Time Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote principles of resident directed care including honoring residents’ desires, strengths, and preferences. Promote residents’ highest level of function
• Responsible for managing and executing the showers of the residents including nailcare as needed.
• Perform wound care/dressing changes as needed.
• Answer resident call signals to determine residents’ needs.
• Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Communicate with residents to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Observe or examine residents to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
• Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under the direction of a nurse or physician.
• Document or otherwise report observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Feed residents or assist residents in eating and drinking.
• Review residents’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure resident receives appropriate diet.
• Change bed linens or make beds.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Collect specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• Restock resident rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
• Supply, collect and empty bedpans.
• Turn or reposition residents.
• Undress, wash, and dress residents who are unable to do so for themselves.
• Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Woodside Senior Communities
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Observes care in ensuring the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data as required by HIPAA/HITECH regulations
• Abides by all applicable statutes and regulations through compliance with the Woodside Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program
• Completes requirements for in-service training
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Accident / Critical Illness / Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a C.N.A. or have the willingness to obtain required
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant strongly preferred