Accolade Healthcare

Auxiliary Assistant

Job Objective

The objective for the position of Auxiliary Assistant is to provide additional assistance to the residents and staff>>>>

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance to the C.N.A.’s – no resident weight bearing
• Answer call lights
• Assist with 15 minute visual checks-utilizing AA checklist tool and ensuring assigned CNA receives completed checklist for documentation
• Assist residents in wheelchairs to and from dining rooms
• Help in dining rooms (pass drinks/take orders, serve meals)
• Take meal orders and serve meals to residents who choose to eat in their room
• Make beds
• Pass ice water and snacks to residents without modified diets
• Be sure resident rooms are neat and tidy (clean night-stands and bedside tables, empty trash, etc.)
• Ensure that personal items are charged out as necessary
• Ensure that all personal items are labeled, bagged, and in nightstand
• Ensure rooms and shower rooms are fully stocked (gloves, personal hygiene items, etc.)
• Follow facility policies to ensure resident safety at all times – following In-services regarding all resident safety policies and complete orientation
• Wheelchair cleaning
• AA will perform NO direct patient care, i.e., lifting, transferring, incontinent care or feeding
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet any physical requirements of the functions of this position
• Must apply for scholarship program and complete CNA course and testing within 6 months of hire

Supervisor

This position is supervised by C.N.A. Supervisor and Charge Nurse, under the direction of the Director of Nursing