SN - Domestic Aide

About the position

A Domestic Aide provides domestic services to nursing home residents that do not require direct patient care. The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights promptly and courteously and notify proper personnel of resident needs.
• Pass trays in dining room and to residents confined to their room.
• Pass drinking water and ice.
• Strip bed linen and remake bed as directed.
• Report observations and information regarding residents to supervisor.
• Record observations, such as nourishment intake at meal times, as directed.
• Help orient new residents to facility.
• Straighten rooms, to include proper labeling of personal toiletries as needed.
• Clean equipment, to include but not be limited to bedpans, wheelchairs, IV poles, etc., as directed.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance to state and federal regulations, including but not limited to Blood Borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials and fire safety.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance to resident rights.

Requirements

• Employee must be able to complete and course work and obtain the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification within six months from starting this position.
• Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.