Hospitality Aide - Artesia Palms Care Center

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