Resident Aide - Fox Nursing Home

Bassett Healthcare Network • City of Oneonta, NY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The best thing about this role: Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Accountability
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Patience
• Responsibility
• Accuracy
• Adaptability
• Communication

Responsibilities

• Assist in resident transports throughout the facility and to and from medical appointments as assigned
• Assist in passing fluids and nourishment to residents after completing appropriate in-servicing under guidance of the LPN/Charge Nurse
• Assist the nursing staff in performing tasks as assigned such as bed-making for empty beds only, passing and retrieving meal trays, straightening linens, cleaning closets and bedside tables, answer call lights and resident’s alarms
• Attend facility offered feeding assistant course as scheduled (expected competency to assist feeding residents as assigned)
• All other non-technical duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Care Coordinator
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations
• Follow infection control and nursing standards for obtaining and recording vitals

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED