Unit Aide

Job description

Summary
Like the Sisters of Mercy before us, we witness God’s healing love for all people by providing excellent clinical and residential services within a community of compassionate care.
As a leader in eldercare for nearly 70 years, we are always looking for qualified people to join the Stella Maris team. Our team includes nurses, certified geriatric nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, therapists and other caregivers and support staff. If you are interested in becoming a part of our highly committed team of employees, please consider applying today.
Full-time, Monday - Friday with an every other weekend (Sat & Sun) requirement
Shifts Available: 8a-430p or 10a-630p
Responsibilities
To assist with resident care by providing unit- based services that do not require certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assists with resident food and hydration by passing trays, providing fresh water in rooms, providing hands-on dining assistance and overseeing the operations of the dining room at mealtimes.
• Assists with resident transportation by providing internal and out of the facility escort services as needed.
• Attends to resident personal clothing by performing laundry services, cleaning closets/dressers/drawers, labelling items as necessary.
• Attends to unit environmental needs by making unoccupied beds, keeping linen rooms/carts neat and orderly, keeping nourishment refrigerator clean and orderly, re-stocking supplies in residents rooms as needed.

-Assists with reducing clutter in resident rooms.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong custmer service skills.
• Compassionate and understanding to meet the needs of our patients/residents.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Min
USD $15.50/Hr.
Max
USD $21.70/Hr.
Salary Information
Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.