What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Aide position at Pioneer Trace?
We provide medical masks and PPE to all employees to help protect our residents, staff and their families.
UNIT AIDE
This position is responsible for providing non-direct services and support for nursing department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate preferred.
- One years’ experience preferred, and preferably in a long term care setting.
- Proficiency in standard English.
- Able to perform assigned duties with minimal oversight.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Making assigned beds.
- Passing ice water and snacks to assigned residents.
- Assisting with resident transport within the facility and to outside appointments when the resident would not require direct care during the appointment.
- Organizes, cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, wheel chairs, equipment, surfaces, etc..as assigned.
- Records meal intake percentages as assigned.
- Conducting group exercise programs, activities, etc…which require no hands on assistance.
- Answering call lights.
- Notifying nurse of any observed changes in residents.
- Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
- Participates in all required inservice training.
- Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
- Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
- Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
- All other duties as assigned.
