Hydration Aide - PRN - As Needed- $21.28 per hour

Description 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.

Pay

PRN Position (As Needed) $21.28 per hour (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

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.