life care Hiring for Hospitality Aide at Whiting, Indiana Full Time

Position Summary: The Hospitality Aide is responsible for non-direct care activities which may include, but not limited to: passing ice, bed making, and passing trays to residents who are able to feed themselves. These tasks should be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent * CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements: * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility * Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department * Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information * Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions: * Pass ice, water, and distribute snacks to residents and clean nourishment refrigerator(s) and cart(s) * Assist with passing and retrieval of meal trays to cognizant residents and assist with cleaning of dining areas after meals * Make unoccupied beds and change bed linens * Organize residents’ drawers and closets and label all personal items * Organize shower rooms and clean utility rooms as well as ensure adequate inventory * Provide 1:1 attention to cognitively impaired residents * Deliver residents’ mail * Transport wheelchair bound residents to and from rooms * Respond to call lights promptly * Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients * Assist in the evacuation of patients * Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance * Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment * Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team * Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours * Read, write, speak, and understand the English language * Lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs. An Equal Opportunity Employer