Auxiliary Assistant

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

• Provide assistance to the C.N.A.’s - with no physical resident care
• Answer call lights
• Assist with 15-minute visual checks-utilizing AA checklist tool and ensuring assigned CNA receives completed checklist for documentation
• Assist residents in wheelchairs to and from dining rooms
• Help in dining rooms (pass drinks/take orders, serve meals)
• Take meal orders and serve meals to residents who choose to eat in their room
• Make beds
• Pass ice water and snacks to residents without modified diets
• Be sure resident rooms are neat and tidy (clean nightstands and bedside tables, empty trash, etc.)
• Ensure that personal items are logged as necessary
• Ensure that all personal items are labeled, bagged, and in nightstand
• Ensure rooms and shower rooms are fully stocked (gloves, personal hygiene items, etc.)
• Follow facility policies to ensure resident safety at all times - following In-services regarding all resident safety policies, complete orientation and Relias Training
• Wheelchair cleaning
• AA will perform NO direct patient care, i.e., lifting, transferring, incontinent care or feeding
• Answer phone using proper phone etiquette
• Resident visitation/conversation time/perform resident sitter duty if needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet any physical requirements of the functions of this position (see Accolade Healthcare C.N.A. Program Essential Requirements attached)
• Must be an employee of Accolade Healthcare for a minimum of 30-days prior to acceptance into the Auxiliary Assistant program
• Must 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.