Piedmont Christian Home - High Point, NC
posted 3 months ago
As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Piedmont Christian Home, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to our residents. Your daily responsibilities will include observing residents for any changes in their condition and promptly reporting these observations to your supervisor. You will assist residents with simple requests and ensure that their needs are met with dignity and respect. This position requires you to document and report any changes in residents' conditions accurately, as well as provide medication setup and assistance, ensuring that all medications are logged correctly and physician's orders are verified. You will also be responsible for tracking vital signs, diabetic testing, and assisting with insulin injections and ambulation as needed. In addition to direct care, you will be expected to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents. This includes changing bed linens, organizing personal belongings, and ensuring that residents have access to fresh water and ice. You will make rounds every two hours to check on assigned residents, respond to their needs promptly, and maintain established housekeeping standards within your assigned areas. Your role will also involve basic infection control techniques to prevent contamination and ensure the health and safety of both residents and staff. To succeed in this role, you must bring a positive attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a current Nursing Assistant certification from North Carolina. You should also have First Aid and CPR certification, and be prepared to complete any additional training required for assisting with medications. This position is full-time, with shifts that may include rotating weekends and holidays, and you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift from 7 AM to 7 PM. Your ability to communicate effectively in English, maintain confidentiality, and work independently will be essential to your success as a PCA at Piedmont Christian Home.