Hydration Aide will work as a team member by ensuring snacks, supplements, and fluids are available and consumed by residents/patients. May provide feeding assistance.
Pay Range Fulltime Position $17.01-$21.70 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).
Shift Differentials:
Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour
Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour
Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour
Duties:
• Promotes the mission, vision and values of SPRHC.
• Pass ice and fresh water on shift, as assigned.
• Pass, offer and encourage residents to consume fluids and snacks between meals.
• Assist any dependent resident that are not high-risk for choking with consuming fluids and foods offered.
• Record percentage of diet consumed at mealtime. Report to assigned nursing supervisor of any residents who refuse their meal or have had a change in the intake of fluids or food consumption.
• Assist with group restorative exercise program.
• Report to assigned nursing supervisor any changes with any resident regarding chewing difficulties or swallowing difficulties.
• Assist with other nursing duties at non-meal and snack times, such as stocking, making beds, tidying rooms.
• Document administration of fluids to residents that meet criteria for risk of dehydration.
• Assist residents to appointments and laboratory meetings as needed and directed by assigned nursing supervisor.
• Assist and encourage resident participation in activities throughout the day.
• Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the Hydration Aide.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior work experience working in a healthcare setting or with the elderly population is desired.
Benefits
All Employees are eligible for:
· Employee Assistance Program
· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
Full and part-time positions are eligible for:
· Medical including telehealth options
· Dental and vision benefits
· Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
· Supplemental Life/AD&D
· Paid Time Off
· Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
· Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage
· Cafeteria Meal Discount
· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center has proudly served Huerfano County since 1963, evolving into a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives we touch. Our current facility, established in 1993 alongside the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, continues to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to residents, veterans, and visitors alike.
As we enter our third decade at this location, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our community, including:
Critical Access Hospital (20 Beds)
Emergency & Trauma Services
Ambulance Services
Cardiopulmonary Services
Diagnostic Imaging & Mammography
Laboratory Services
Surgical Services (including Da Vinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgery)
Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Wound Care)
Retail Pharmacy – The Pharmacy at Spanish Peaks
Swing Bed Services
Clinics (Family, Specialty, Women’s and Outreach)
Mobile Clinic
Veterans Community Living Center (90 Beds)
Our campus also includes a dialysis center operated by Fresenius Medical Care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care.
