Shower Aide- Certified Nursing Assistant Weekend Doubles

Southern Hills Rehab Center -

Shower Aide-Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary :

A Shower Aide-CNA is a professional healthcare provider responsible for assisting

residents with personal hygiene and bathing needs and assisting residents at meal times.

The Shower Aide-CNA works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed

Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide basic care to patients who need assistance due to age,

illness, or physical limitations.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other

employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of

duties is not all-inclusive :

Assisting residents at meal times and documenting meal percentages, and any

dietary concerns or changes observed.

Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks, including showering, bathing, dressing,

grooming including combing and blow-drying hair, as well as oral hygiene.

Help patients in and out of the shower, ensuring safety and comfort.

Maintain patient dignity and privacy during the bathing process.

Monitor and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the nursing staff.

Assist with dressing and undressing as necessary.

Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of the bathing area after each use.

Help patients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate lifting techniques and

equipment.

Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of patient rooms.

Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients, ensuring they feel

comfortable and respected.

Record and document patient care activities, including any observations about the

patient's health.

Follow infection control procedures to ensure safety and hygiene standards are

met.

Assist with other basic care activities as directed, such as feeding, toileting, and

repositioning.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Valid and active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification.

Previous experience as a CNA or in a similar healthcare setting preferred.

Ability to lift and assist patients in and out of the shower or bath.

Strong understanding of personal care, infection control practices, and patient

safety.

Compassionate and patient demeanor with strong communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under the direction of licensed

nursing staff.

High school diploma or equivalent.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL :

It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one

created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my

employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my

wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by

either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of

this company.

Nondiscriminatory Statement :

This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color,

creed, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status with regard to employment.

Job Description Review :

I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete

all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time.

Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

I further understand that the purpose of this job description is to identify the major duties

and responsibilities of the job and that it is not intended to contain each and every duty

inherent in this job.

I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these

duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities which I am unable to perform, with

or without accommodation.

Employee Signature : Date :