Bath Aide

State of South Dakota • Hot Springs, SD

160d • $18 - $21

About The Position

The purpose of the bath aide is to assist residents with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, and other activities of daily living as outlined by resident care plans and doctor's orders, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity. The job of the bath aide is to assist individuals with their daily personal hygiene routines, particularly bathing and grooming. They provide support and assistance to individuals who may have difficulty performing these tasks on their own. Their primary responsibility is to help maintain the physical and emotional well-being of their residents by ensuring they are clean, comfortable, and confident in their personal hygiene.

Requirements

• Experience as Certified Nursing Assistant/bath aide preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds either alone or as part of a 2 person assist.
• Able to pivot while bearing the weight of the resident.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of proper hygiene and safety practices.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Bathe residents in accordance with a bathing list or as needed.
• Administer topical treatments as outlined by a licensed health care provider or by a resident's care plan.
• Work as a team member and assist one another as needed.
• Provide residents with personal cares and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor.
• Assist with taking residents to and from the dining room, beauty shop, and activities as needed.
• Answer resident call lights as time allows.
• Consistently maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene standards.
• Ensure that resident's rights to fair treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, and property rights are followed.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis on a clean environment throughout the home.
• Maintain a kind and courteous manner to residents, coworkers, and guests.
• Report all incidents or accidents, regardless of how minor, to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
• Comply with company policy, standards, and licensing regulations.
• Maintain proper charting records as required.
• Observe and report any changes in a resident's condition to the charge nurse.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support