Auxiliary Assistant

Job Objective

The objective for the position of Auxiliary Assistant is to provide additional assistance to the residents and staff; obtain C.N.A. Certification through the Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program within 6 months of hire; and continue working for Accolade Healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Essential Functions

oProvide assistance to the C.N.A.’s – with no physical resident care

oAnswer call lights

oAssist with 15-minute visual checks-utilizing AA checklist tool and ensuring assigned CNA receives completed checklist for documentation

oAssist residents in wheelchairs to and from dining rooms

oHelp in dining rooms (pass drinks/take orders, serve meals)

oTake meal orders and serve meals to residents who choose to eat in their room

oMake beds

oPass ice water and snacks to residents without modified diets

oBe sure resident rooms are neat and tidy (clean nightstands and bedside tables, empty trash, etc.)

oEnsure that personal items are logged as necessary

oEnsure that all personal items are labeled, bagged, and in nightstand

oEnsure rooms and shower rooms are fully stocked (gloves, personal hygiene items, etc.)

oFollow facility policies to ensure resident safety at all times – following In-services regarding all resident safety policies, complete orientation and Relias Training

oWheelchair cleaning

oAA will perform NO direct patient care, i.e., lifting, transferring, incontinent care or feeding

oAnswer phone using proper phone etiquette

oResident visitation/conversation time/perform resident sitter duty if needed

oOther duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

oMust be able to meet any physical requirements of the functions of this position (see Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program Essential Requirements attached)

oMust be an employee of Accolade Healthcare for a minimum of 30-days prior to acceptance into the Auxiliary Assistant program

oMust complete Accolade CNA Program and test within 6 months of hire

Supervisor

This position is supervised by the Auxiliary Aide Supervisor and under the direction of the C.N.A. Program Director

I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth herein, and agree that I am able and willing to fulfill the duties of this position to the best of my ability.