Health Aide Supervisor

MISSION STATEMENT: Empowered by God's love, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, faithful to the vision of one sacred Earth community, we live and work to bring all into union with God and one another.

Position Summary: The Health Aide Supervisor is a member of the Nursing team. They are responsible for performing assignments as delegated by the Director of Nursing/Administrator or Designee. Supervises all nursing aides and monitors for efficient care being rendered to the Sisters in a respectful and professional manner regarding their daily living to support their overall mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health in a home environment. This includes but is not limited to support with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility for their well-being.

Qualifications:

        Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate issued by the State of New York  

        Ability to communicate effectively with Sister-residents and the Health Care Team.

        Commitment to participate in continuing professional improvement.

        A loving and compassionate heart.

        Ability to relate to the Sisters professionally with understanding, patience and sensitivity.

        Ability to handle emergencies effectively.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

        Know and carry out the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph - to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God.

        Must be bilingual and speak English when working in the Convent.

        Formulates and reviews plan of care for each Sister.

        Assures accountability of the aide staff in performance of plan of care completion.

        Assures supplies are stocked and replenished in all supply closets to cover weekend and holidays.

        Assists and supervises aides in performance of personal care, assessing for changes in skin status, foot care, nail care and personal hygiene.

        Orients and supervisor's new staff to the routine and schedule of the Sisters of St. Joseph and Convent.

        Documents officially and unofficially an aide performance.

        Meet with the DON & ADON on a weekly basis.

        Transports Sisters as needed within the Convent.

        Assist with showers and personal care of Sisters as needed.

        Works the weekends, alternating 1&1 or split.

        Maintains care of equipment, wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs, and walkers. Ensures that the adaptive equipment is cleaned weekly.

        Report findings or follow-up information to the appropriate nurse on duty.

        At all times the aide Supervisor will offer the Sisters personal compassionate attention in an atmosphere conducive to safety and emotional well-being.

        Work with the Nursing Department and the Pastoral Care Team for the well-being of the Sisters.

        Cooperate with other in-house departments in creating a safe and healthy environment.

        Perform additional duties as requested by the nursing department or administration.

Critical Guidelines when Performing all Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Carries out the mission and vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph as well as affirms its importance and value. Objectives include:

        Understanding of and commitment to the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph - to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God.

        Promote the satisfaction of Sisters by providing opportunities to strengthen spiritual care through initiatives.

        Respond to each Sister's concern in a compassionate manner with high-emotional support.

        Encourage each Sister to feel safe and at home, including assisting each with adjusting to long-term care community living.

        Strengthening each Sister's perception of herself, by respecting not only her interests and personality traits, but validating her as a dignified and unique human being.

Essential Role Characteristics:

• Requires the commitment to assure that the values and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph are reflected in service delivery.
• Requires the ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner.
• Possesses knowledge and sensitivity regarding the needs and issues facing the elder religious community.
• Requires the ability to foster collaborative relationships with fellow staff and to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and is comfortable with diverse theological, spiritual, and devotional backgrounds and values.
• Respects and appreciates the wisdom and experience of the people s/he serves.
• Requires the ability to remain calm and demonstrate emotional stability at all times.
• Ability to maintain strict legal and professional confidentiality.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

This job operates in a living with assistance healthcare environment,

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Health employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to exhibit strength and endurance to stand, walk and sit. Occasionally lifting up (up to 125 lbs.), carrying, pushing and pulling. Frequently exhibiting balance and coordination crouching, crawling, stooping, kneeling, manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity. Frequently communicating by talking, hearing and seeing.

Compensation for this position is based according to market rate and experience level. The Sisters of Saint Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,

age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.