Hospitality Aide

Become familiar with the facility's administrative structure as introduced in the pre-training orientation session
- Report to the charge nurse all accidents/incidents (even of an unknown source) you observe on the shift they occur.
- Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
- Answer phone (especially during meal times)
- Assist with errand of residents/staff
- Assist with secretarial tasks at the nursing station (making copies, filing, etc) as requested
- Straighten resident closets/drawers - label resident belongings. Complere personal belonging form
- Maintain orderly/clean resident rooms and common areas (utility rooms, showers, resident bathrooms, day rooms, break room, etc)
- Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently
- Answer call bells promptly & report needs to CNA/Nurse
- Make rounds assisting residents by opening/closing blinds, straightenining blankets, making sure call bells are within reach, etc
- Turn all medications found in the resident's room/possession over to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse
- Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc
- Transport residents to & from meals/activities/outdoors/etc Provide residents with Reality Orientations as instructed
- Pass linen. Make unoccupied beds. Put extra covers on beds.
- Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before serving meals, etc, as necessary
- Clean feeder tab;es, wheelchairs, bedside/over bed tables, urnials,bedpans, refrigerators, microwaves, etc
- Place supplies/briefs in resident rooms/ common areas/ Unpack and stock supply room when deliveries arrive.
- Replace trash can liners in wastebackets
- Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the residents condition so that appropriate information can be entered in the resident's care plan.
- Pass snakes/trays to residents (To include passing protective clothing covers, opening milk cartons, refiling drinks, cutting food, etc.) Return trays to dietary. NEVER FEED THE RESIDENTS