Personal Care Assistant

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant provides quality direct and indirect care and assistance for residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role involves assisting with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene, among other responsibilities. The position requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene.
• Administers and assists with treatments and procedures as defined by policy.
• Documents all care provided.
• Maintains open lines of communication.
• Observes and reports changes in condition and/or behaviors to supervisor promptly.
• Completes treatments and dressings under the direction of the LPN Supervisor or Shift Supervisor.
• Assists with scheduled activities.
• Encourages resident's independence in performance of all daily living activities as appropriate.
• Understands special needs of the cognitively impaired resident and utilizes appropriate interventions and approaches.
• Reports unsafe equipment and hazards to supervisor promptly.
• Participates in emergency drills and follows safety protocol.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, clean, and pleasant environment.
• Practices appropriate infection control and safety awareness.
• Completes annual education/competencies and in-services as assigned.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED (required).
• 1-3 years of nurse aide experience with older adults in a long-term care or dementia facility (preferred).
• Possess outstanding customer service ability.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce effective documentation.
• Excellent oral communication skills including a clear speaking voice.
• Ability to work under conditions that may be distracting.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions of routine tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to use a resident and customer-focused approach to problem-solving and resident care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Nice-to-haves

• CPR Certification.
• Medication Certification or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire date.
• PA Nurse Aide Certification (Preferred).
• Diabetic Certification (Preferred).

Benefits

• Full-time, part-time, or per diem position.
• Ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.