Shower Aide

Woodside Senior Communities•Green Bay, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

A para professional who gives direct care to our residents in our skilled nursing facility, with a main focus of showers and nailcare as needed. Assignments are given in the form of oral instructions or written work schedules from a Registered Nurse. May transfer or transport residents as allowed by OSHA standards. Work is subject to review in progress and upon completion.

Requirements

Must be a C.N.A. or have the willingness to obtain required

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Promote principles of resident directed care including honoring residents’ desires, strengths, and preferences.
Promote residents’ highest level of function
Responsible for managing and executing the showers of the residents including nailcare as needed.
Perform wound care/dressing changes as needed.
Answer resident call signals to determine residents’ needs.
Provide physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Communicate with residents to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Observe or examine residents to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under the direction of a nurse or physician.
Document or otherwise report observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Feed residents or assist residents in eating and drinking.
Review residents’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure resident receives appropriate diet.
Change bed linens or make beds.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Collect specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum.
Restock resident rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
Supply, collect and empty bedpans.
Turn or reposition residents.
Undress, wash, and dress residents who are unable to do so for themselves.
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Woodside Senior Communities
Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
Observes care in ensuring the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data as required by HIPAA/HITECH regulations
Abides by all applicable statutes and regulations through compliance with the Woodside Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program
Completes requirements for in-service training
Completes other tasks and duties as assigned