Unit Aide
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SummaryFor nearly 70 years, Stella Maris has been a leading nursing home, providing Baltimore-area residents with a comprehensive range of health and residential services. Stella Maris is looking for a Unit Aide to assist the Nursing Staff with non-clinical duties on a busy unit.Check out some of our benefits offered:* Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays!* Referral bonus opportunities!* Tuition reimbursement* 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and Catch Up provision* Stella Awards - Stella's Rewards & Recognition Program rewards employees for going above and beyond in living Stella's Mission and Values* Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits* Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans* Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection* Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program* Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!ResponsibilitiesTo 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.RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:* Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel (if applicable to position)* Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.* Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.* Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.* Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.* Highschool Diploma or Equivalency