The Hospitality Aide Weekend Warrior is responsible for providing non-clinical assistance and support to residents during weekend shifts in a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. This role focuses on enhancing the comfort, safety, and well-being of residents by assisting with non-medical tasks, offering companionship, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. The Hospitality Aide Weekend Warrior works closely with the nursing and caregiving staff to ensure that residents' needs are met during weekend hours.
Key Responsibilities:
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Resident Assistance:
- Assist residents with non-clinical tasks, such as transporting them to dining areas, activities, or appointments within the facility.
- Help residents with personal tasks, such as making beds, organizing their personal items, and ensuring their living spaces are clean and comfortable.
- Provide companionship and engage residents in conversation, games, or recreational activities to promote social interaction and well-being.
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Dining and Meal Support:
- Assist residents with meal service, including setting up meal trays, serving meals, and providing assistance with feeding if necessary.
- Ensure that residents are comfortable during mealtimes and help with clearing tables or trays after meals.
- Monitor residents during meals to ensure that they are eating safely and receiving proper nutrition.
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Environmental Support:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in common areas, including lounges, dining areas, and hallways.
- Ensure that residents’ rooms are tidy and free of clutter, assisting with light housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assist with the restocking of supplies, such as linens, towels, and personal care items, in residents' rooms and common areas.
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Resident Engagement:
- Encourage residents to participate in social and recreational activities during the weekend, helping to facilitate their involvement in group or individual activities.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to residents, helping to alleviate feelings of isolation or loneliness during weekends.
- Act as a liaison between residents and the care team, communicating any concerns or requests from residents to nursing staff.
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Safety and Comfort:
- Ensure residents’ safety by following facility protocols and assisting with mobility or transfers when necessary.
- Help residents with any safety equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs, or grab bars, ensuring they are used properly and safely.
- Report any safety concerns or hazards to the supervising nurse or facility management.
