Hospitality Aide PRN/PT
About The Position
Blue Skies of Texas is seeking a Hospitality Aide to support residents in its Skilled Nursing department at The Mission in San Antonio, Texas. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Hospitality Aide assists residents with tasks within their demonstrated competence and scope, and requests help from a licensed charge nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant when needed. The role includes observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, helping with meals and activities, and supporting household operations. Training is provided to familiarize the employee with related equipment and its safe operation.
Requirements
- Show proof of successful completion and certification of a Texas Food Handlers Program, or successfully complete the program within 60 days of hire.
- Have basic knowledge of general office equipment and Microsoft Office products.
- Be able to speak, read, and write English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous long-term care experience.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in shift huddles and handoffs, gather and store clean linens, and ensure resident rooms are stocked with towels and washcloths.
- Retrieve and return the hot box for meals; check and record food temperatures; plate and serve meals according to residents’ diet orders; and engage residents during meals.
- Wash dishes and trays, dispose of leftover food, sanitize dining surfaces, sweep and mop kitchen and dining floors, check for expired refrigerated items, clean kitchen appliances, and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Engage residents in activities and conversation, assist them in attending scheduled activities, encourage family involvement, and retrieve activity supplies.
- Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary residential areas while following infection control, universal precautions, and safety standards.
- Observe and report changes in resident condition, concerns, unusual conditions, or visitor issues to a supervisor.
- Assist residents with phone use, light housekeeping, correspondence, making beds, refilling water pitchers, emptying trash, dusting and mopping rooms, and addressing spills.
- Perform routine resident room checks, respond to call lights, notify staff when a request is beyond the aide’s scope, and provide assistance within the Household Assistant scope of practice.
- Dust or vacuum common areas, help decorate the household for holidays, restock resident rooms with gloves, briefs, and wipes, and refill hand sanitizer stations.
- Help order medical supplies, maintain the household shopping list, and monitor and restock essential supplies.
- Assist with fitting or adjusting adaptive equipment such as hearing and visual aids, and use appropriate communication techniques, prompts, and cues with residents.
- Use sound judgment, recognize personal limitations, follow established procedures, communicate effectively with staff, and demonstrate professionalism and courtesy.
- Attend required in-services, training, and care plan meetings; contribute input based on direct resident care experience; and follow emergency and disaster procedures.
- At the end of the shift, transport soiled linens to the designated linen room, dispose of trash in the dumpster, and participate in shift report and handoff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Generous PTO program
- Employee Appreciation Bonus twice a year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
