Nutrition Aide Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description

Our facility is looking for caring and compassionate Residential Aide who is inspired to treat our residents like family. Our skilled nursing facilities are more than a nursing home, we are HOME! We like to have fun and create a rewarding atmosphere, filled with energetic and positive staff. We will make you feel appreciated and enjoy watching you pass that appreciation on to our residents.  

The Patient Care Aide will assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. The Patient Care Aide may provide assistance at nonresidential care facilities and may advise families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities on nutrition, cleanliness, facility activities.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Administers bedside and personal care such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands. Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, and convalescence; providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Performs health care-related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and medication under the direction of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
• Prepares nutritious meals, and assists residents with eating, when necessary. 
• Ensures residents are appropriately dressed and prepared to be transported to locations outside the facility such as to physicians' offices or on outings. 
• Trains to provide bedside care.
• Assists residents on issues such as cleanliness, hygiene, and nutrition.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• More than two years or experience preferred.

Oakdale Care Center is looking for energetic, caring, dependable individuals to join our team. As an Oakdale associate, your high standards are the crux of our guests' and residents' positive, successful experiences. We strive to ensure you are treated with respect and fairness. We promote a positive team environment based on problem solving rather than finger-pointing. We invest heavily in continuing education and training to keep you at the top of your profession. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to advance your career with us. Helia communities strive to be the premier local employer by hiring those who share our vision and then treating them right. Many of our current managers started out with us in hourly roles.

We will work hard to accommodate your desired work schedule. We provide competitive wages and medical/dental/vision benefits, along with an attractive array of 401k and other benefits.

Let's talk about growing your career with us!

The Fine Print (Still Important!):

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands-you're part of that promise.

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.