Hydration Aide - PRN - As Needed- $21.28 per hour at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

Walsenburg, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

21.28

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Feeding Assistance, Hydration Monitoring, Dietary Recording, Elderly Care, Restorative Exercise Assistance, Patient Documentation, Observation And Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure residents receive necessary fluids, snacks, and supplements while providing feeding assistance. Support nursing staff with room tidying, stocking, and assisting residents with appointments and activities.