Hydration Aide - PT/PRN - $16.64-$21.22 per hour na Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

Description

Pay Range: Part time or PRN Position (As Needed) $16.64-21.22 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).

Shift Differentials:

Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour

Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour

Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour

Hydration Aide will work as a team member by ensuring snacks, supplements, and fluids are available and consumed by residents/patients. May provide feeding assistance.

Duties:

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of SPRHC.

• Pass ice and fresh water on shift, as assigned.

• Pass, offer and encourage residents to consume fluids and snacks between meals.

• Assist any dependent resident that are not high-risk for choking with consuming fluids and foods offered.

• Record percentage of diet consumed at mealtime. Report to assigned nursing supervisor of any residents who refuse their meal or have had a change in the intake of fluids or food consumption.

• Assist with group restorative exercise program.

• Report to assigned nursing supervisor any changes with any resident regarding chewing difficulties or swallowing difficulties.

• Assist with other nursing duties at non-meal and snack times, such as stocking, making beds, tidying rooms.

• Document administration of fluids to residents that meet criteria for risk of dehydration.

• Assist residents to appointments and laboratory meetings as needed and directed by assigned nursing supervisor.

• Assist and encourage resident participation in activities throughout the day.

• Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the Hydration Aide.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior work experience working in a healthcare setting or with the elderly population is desired.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· Medical including telehealth options

· Dental and vision benefits

· Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

· Supplemental Life/AD&D

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

· Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage

· Cafeteria Meal Discount

· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.