SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we proudly rank in the top 13.6% of U.S. hospitals, recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With over 850 dedicated employees and 100+ expert providers across 25 specialties, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care. Set in northern Wyoming’s stunning Big Horn Mountain foothills, Sheridan offers outdoor adventure and community charm. Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative, innovative culture. Join a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and empowers you to impact lives meaningfully. Apply today and be part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s mission of excellence!

Essential Job Functions

• Professional Practice

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with other departments in a professional manner as needed to provide patient-centered care.

• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership skills.

• Compliance with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Kindness First Service Standards.

• Assists physicians and nursing staff with patient care duties within scope of practice: vital signs, positioning and transporting patients, weighing patients, etc.

• Prior to admission, ensures patient room is ready (e.g., bed made, names on white board, admission kit, etc.)

• Upon admission, greets and escorts patient to room, introduces patient to his/her roommate, other patients and staff, as appropriate. Makes the patient comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, explain room lay-out, bed controls, etc.) and stores patient’s clothing.

• When necessary, assists with loading/unloading patients to/from vehicles.

• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit shift.

• Cleans patient rooms after discharge.

• Reports all changes in the patient’s condition to the Primary RN as soon as it is practical.

• Life Enrichment Activities:

• Collaborate with the team to plan and facilitate activities that promote residents' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

• Encourage participation in group and individual activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise classes, and cognitive stimulation.

• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates the diverse interests and abilities of residents.

• Assist residents in maintaining their independence and encouraging personal accomplishments.

• Cooking and Meal Assistance:

• To contribute to the Green House Convivial philosophy.

• Collaborate with the Dietitian/Dietary Manager on procurement of foods needed to cook quality and nourishing foods for elders.

• Complete meal prep and cooking with in the cottage.

• Serve out meals; provide set up assist, partial assistance, and full assistance to those elders who need help with eating.

• Provide therapeutic and textured diets with the direction of the Dietitian/Dietary Manager.

• Preparation and cooking of meals, desserts, snacks, etc on NOC shifts.

• Ensure that snacks and drinks are available throughout the day and assist with feeding when needed.

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining area with daily cleaning tasks and weekly tasks.

• Cleaning and Household Duties:

• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including cleaning residents' rooms, changing bed linens, and ensuring the environment is comfortable and hygienic.

• Clean and sanitize common areas, bathrooms, and dining areas according to health and safety standards.

• Assist with laundry tasks for residents, including washing, folding, and organizing clothing and personal items.

• Ensure that supplies, such as linens, cleaning products, and personal hygiene items, are stocked and accessible.

• Quality

• Assists with patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Completes documentation that meets current standards and policies.

• Performs treatments and provide services within scope of practice.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly with all health care team members.

• Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient within scope of practice.

• Assists nursing staff with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within training and scope of practice.

• Provides timely reports of all events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and any situation that affects the safe delivery of patient-centered care.

• Service

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

• Maintains good working relationships both within the department and with other departments.

• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience & License

• High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED) or equivalent experience, preferred.

• Minimum six months’ related work experience, preferred.

• BLS, required

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within 4 months.

Additional Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

• Additional languages desirable

• Basic computer knowledge

• Demonstrated effective organizational skills