Health Support Aide

Overview

We are looking for a caring individual to join our team as a Health Support Aide at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, WI! Whether you're hoping to advance your career by getting started in the healthcare field or you are looking for a way to give back to your community, this role will met your needs! You will make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and staff each day.

Pay, Differentials, and Benefits:

Starting wage is between $11.64 & $13.49/hr! This position is eligible to receive a shift differential of $1.50/hr for hours worked between 5 PM & 10 PM. An additional weekend differential is offered at $2.00/hr.

Time and one-half pay is offered on the following holidays: July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Hours of Work/Shifts Available:

Works very part-time hours, averaging between 12 to 20 hours every two weeks. Weekday shifts (Monday through Friday) could be 8 am - 1 pm and/or 4:30 pm - 7 pm. Weekend shifts are 7:30 am - 1 pm or 2:30 pm - 7 pm.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains beds including removal of bed linens per schedule or as need and making unoccupied beds.
Straightens closets, drawers and night stands, ensure rooms are clean and tidy.
Assures that resident's room is kept in a neat, organized, and hygienic condition.
Passes snacks to independent residents, passing trays and help set up.
Passes clean towels and wash cloths, picks up used linen/clothing, stocks linen shelves, carts, closets, etc.
Marks, prepares and maintains inventory of residents' clothes.
Cleans wheelchairs, broda chairs, commodes, and other personal care items as scheduled. Performs Central Supply job functions as assigned.
Puts resident clothing away in closets and drawers.
Pick up tub rooms after use.
Assists in transporting wheel chair residents to and from meals and other activities as scheduled or directed.
Accompanies residents to appointments outside the facility.
Assists in the dining room by responding to request, wiping off tables after meals, and clean-up duties, etc.
Transports food carts to and from units.
Engages residents in diversional activities (i.e. games, reading, walks).
See job description on our website for full list of duties and qualifications.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements

• Previous experience working with elderly is helpful, but not required.
• Must be able to relate and interact positively with facility residents, as well as staff.
• Must be 16 years of age.

Benefits for this position depend on the number of hours worked.

• If the position is full-time, then benefits would be available.
• If the position is part-time, then limited benefits would be available (this would not include insurances unless 30 hours per week or more).
• If the hours are less-than-half-time, then there are no benefits available.