Bath Aide

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Job ID: 32080
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home
Location: Hot Springs, SD
Salary: $18.00 to $21.17/hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit http://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the bath aide is to assist residents with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, and other activities of daily living as outlined by resident care plans and doctor’s orders, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity.

The job of the bath aide is to assist individuals with their daily personal hygiene routines, particularly bathing and grooming. They provide support and assistance to individuals who may have difficulty performing these tasks on their own. Their primary responsibility is to help maintain the physical and emotional well-being of their residents by ensuring they are clean, comfortable, and confident in their personal hygiene.

Bath Aide Basic Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Bathe residents in accordance with a bathing list or as needed.
• Administer topical treatments as outlined by a licensed health care provider or by a resident’s care plan.
• Work as a team member and assist one another as needed which includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Provide residents with personal cares and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor.
• Assist with taking residents to and from the dining room, beauty shop, and activities as needed.
• Answer resident call lights as time allows.
• Consistently maintain appropriate personal appearance and hygiene standards.
• Ensure that resident’s rights to fair treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, and property rights are followed.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis on a clean environment throughout the home.
• Maintain a kind and courteous manner to residents, coworkers, and guests.
• Report all incidents or accidents, regardless of how minor, to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
• Comply with company policy, standards, and licensing regulations.
• Maintain proper charting records as required.
• Observe and report any changes in a resident’s condition to the charge nurse.

Bath Aide Requirements:

• Experience as Certified Nursing Assistant/bath aide preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds either alone or as part of a 2 person assist.
• Able to pivot while bearing the weight of the resident.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of proper hygiene and safety practices
• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within 4 months of hire.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1YL
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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