Shower/ Bath Aide (Prn)

Careage, a leading provider of senior healthcare services throughout Washington and California is actively searching for Shower/Bath Aides to join their Bellevue Skilled Nursing Facility for a 16-week assignment.

• $38/hr.
• Local Candidates Only.
• Day Shift (6:00a - 2:00p); Eve Shift (1:00p - 6:00p) Guaranteed Hours
• 16 Week Assignment at Bellevue Location
• *Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC) or Nurse Assistant Registered (NAR) **

Our patients receive specialized short-term or rehabilitative care following surgery or a hospital stay. We are an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team built from the very best among physicians, therapists, nurses, social workers, dietitians, wound care specialists, and more.

Position Overview As a member of our nursing team, you will be responsible for the direct care of our patients and their ADL’s such as bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc. as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintains patient comfort and safety. Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Adheres to the facility’s Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person.Summary of

Responsibilities

• Showering/Bathing
• Assistance with transferring/lifting

Following all tasks as assigned by licensed nurse, such as the below tasks:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist or escort patients to dining room, daily activities, or therapy room.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Assist with daily housekeeping duties – making of bed, disposal of trash, tray removal, etc.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.

• Must have current CNA certification in WA State
• Must have current CPR training
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be in good health and physically/mentally capable of performing assigned tasks
• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English

Employee Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living Communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.