Health Services Assistant - Arcadia
About The Position
The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization committed to providing senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate, and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of every resident, client, and member we serve. Employees are the heart of all we do. We foster an environment of compassion, understanding, integrity and open communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment that puts our residents, clients and members first. Each day we enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. Come join us to be part of our remarkable team where every member is valued! This is a rewarding entry-level role in healthcare. Support our dedicated healthcare team by assisting with daily responsibilities in dining, housekeeping, clerical tasks, and other related services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in using a computer, which may include using such software as Vision or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and other applicable software applications.
Responsibilities
- Reviews meal tickets, prepares dining room for meals including cleaning/bussing tables, setting up utensils, preparing dishes to be sent to the kitchen; assists residents to dining table.
- Serves resident meals in a family style environment and delivers meals to resident rooms.
- Transports residents with ambulation to and from their room to appropriate areas for activities and meals.
- Takes and records the residents’ Assigned ADL tasks including but not limiting to transfers, range of motion, passive range of motion and ambulation
- Takes and records the residents’ Vitals (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and respiration rates)
- Takes and records the residents’ Intake and output of food and fluid
- Provides companion services according to service plan.
- Observes and reports to Licensed Staff all changes in condition (including significant changes), behavior or whereabouts that may require intervention.
- Monitors and supervises residents as assigned.
- Records all chargeable time provided by Arcadia Family of Companies (AFC).
- Obtains and issues supplies, as needed which may require driving the company vehicle.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents and staff through assistance with laundry, changing bed linens; cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining wheelchairs.
- Responsible for maintaining an adequate level of supplies and ordering as necessary.
- Encourage participation in exercise classes, social and recreational activities.
- Adheres to assigned work schedules and accurately uses the time and attendance system.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and/or Quality Assurance Programs.
- Interacts with clients and members in accordance with AFCs’ mission, core values, mindsets and guideposts.
- Exercises caution and good safety judgment in uncertain conditions or situations, and report and/or correct hazards, potential or actual.
- Ensures that all resident rights and privacy are protected and enforced, and establishes and maintains a close liaison with clients, members’, and families.
- Attends mandatory in-service programs.
- Complies with annual employee health screening in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Participates and assists during emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook and/or the disaster policy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more.
- Free Employee Meals
- 10-20 vacation days based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Birthday is a paid holiday
- 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment
- Accrue up to 90 days of sick leave
- Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs)
- Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
