Patient Care Attendant/Housekeeper

Company: Loretto
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Here is your chance to be exceptional! Make difference in the lives of our residents every day! The Patient Care Attendant/Housekeeper works on a nursing unit and in collaboration with a nursing team, to provide non-clinical resident services such as houskeeping, dining services and resident engagement a nursing home and physical rehabilitation settings. If you are looking to start a new career in healthcare and/or nursing, this role can be a great stepping stone to our Certified Nursing Assistant training program! Schedule requires three 12-hour shifts (7:30am - 7:30pm) including every other weekend.Responsibilities:Job duties may include some or all of the following:Ensure all beds are madeStock supplies in the resident rooms and clean utility roomDelivering linensTidying resident rooms and closets as neededAnswering call lightsTransporting residentsResident nail care (NO CUTTING), cleaning and painting onlyLounge Duty (provide resident safety oversight and resident engagement only)Resident engagement - one on one or group activityMeal AssistanceSet up dining roomsTransport residents to and from the dining roomWashing hands before and after meals and as neededEnsuring residents are wearing clothing protectorsSet up trays and deliverPick up traysPost meal dining room clean upPantry stocking, dating of refrigerator items, and disposal of itemsCompletion of the NY State Feeding Assistant Program to provide feeding assistance to low risk residents under the direct supervision of a licensed professionalNourishment, Snack and Hydration passEmptying linens and trash binsAdditional duties trained and competencies to completeQualifications:Ability to read, write and understand the English language.Ability to follow simple verbal and written directions.Excellent customer service skills.Ability to stand for 8 hours or duration of shift.Benefits:Benefits:Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insuranceDisability coverageTuition Reimbursement Program401(k) Retirement/Pension PlansDiscounted Gym MembershipFree Loretto Health Clinic VisitsGenerous Paid Time-Off AccrualFun events for employeesConvenient locations with free parkingOpportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

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