Hospitality Aide

FutureCare•Arnold, MD

About The Position

FutureCare is seeking a Hospitality Aide to support its nursing department and help ensure residents receive care that promotes their health and well-being. The role offers skills training intended to start a career in geriatric care and a path toward becoming a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA). After successfully completing Hospitality Aide training, employees receive guaranteed entry into an accredited 4–8 week CNA training program, on-site clinical skills training during the final week, and the opportunity to earn CNA certification and take the GNA exam. The posting advertises pay of $15.00 per hour and describes a competitive salary, benefits, flexible/advance pay, tuition reimbursement, career growth, employee assistance, and a matching 401(k) plan. After becoming a CNA, the stated schedule is full-time on the 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shift, with a shift differential and pay increase. A career growth ladder is available after obtaining a GNA license, with training and support toward certification as a Certified Medication Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Comply with the assigned schedule and adhere to daily assignments.
Maintain a neat appearance in the appropriate assigned uniform and wear an identification name tag at all times.
Interact with nursing staff, residents, and family members in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
Be available to work when scheduled, including one weekend day.
Successfully complete a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

Answer call lights and relay messages to the Charge Nurse or GNA as appropriate.
Return carts to the dietary department at mealtimes.
Fill water pitchers.
Hand out trays at mealtimes.
Assist with diversional activities.
Clean the diet kitchen, including the refrigerator.
Straighten utility rooms.
Clean oxygen concentrators, feeding pumps, and IV poles as needed.
Straighten closets and bedside tables as needed.
Move resident items when room changes are made.
Clean wheelchairs as needed.
Set up trays for residents who feed themselves.
Make resident beds.
Practice infection control and standard precaution techniques in accordance with FutureCare policies and procedures.