PCA Personal Care Assistant

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• Adhere to instructions issued by the Supervisor in Charge and perform duties in accordance with Fayetteville Manor’s routines, methods and techniques, and in compliance with the recognized policies, procedures, standards and practices and within the State Regulatory Acts.
• Follows Standard Precautions and OSHA Guidelines.
• Maintain an organized, neat, well-stocked resident unit.
• Prepare and maintain a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly utilizing correct forms and in a timely manner.
• Assist with admissions. Orient residents, family members, and responsible parties provide hospitality to residents’ families/responsible parties.
• Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment for every resident.
• Participate in and receive report daily at start of shift. Plan and organize work assignment; prioritize the specific needs of residents.
• Support nursing staff in a calm, efficient manner during acute, emergency situations.
• Bathe residents by multiple methods: tub/whirlpool, shower, bed bath and perianal care.
• Dress and groom (brush hair, shave, oral hygiene, etc.) residents.
• Provide nail care.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Measure and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
• Weigh residents monthly as ordered and record.
• Measure and record intake and output.
• Provide care that minimizes the risk of skin breakdown by being attentive to the resident’s hygiene, proper positioning and injury prevention. Observe and report the presence of skin breakdown to Supervisor in Charge.
• Properly and safely lift, move, transfer and position residents in bed, wheelchairs and while using other equipment.
• Record resident’s intake and report any changes.
• Provide adequate care to ill/injured residents under the direction of the nursing staff.
• Demonstrate awareness of orders regarding resident’s diet, allergies and activities.
• Apply adaptive devices and restraints as ordered. Monitor residents closely.
• Accurately observe, recognize changes and report to, the Supervisor in Charge in a timely fashion.
• Communicate any changes from norm, or “unusual” observations to the nurse in a timely fashion.
• Report accidents, with or without injury, promptly to immediate supervisor.
• Transport residents in wheelchairs throughout building and on grounds.
• Share knowledge with others. Act as a role model and mentor to new staff. Assist with orientation of new certified nursing assistants as directed by Supervisor in Charge, as directed.
• Work to make new employees feel a part of a team.
• Complete all assigned tasks.
• Keep room and corridors free of clutter and spills.
• Utilize safety precautions as required for individual residents: i.e. seat belts, trays, side rails, etc.
• Use equipment in a safe manner.
• Correct unsafe conditions as appropriate. Report all unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• Understand PCA’s role in Fire and Disaster Procedures.
• Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times.
• Demonstrate understanding of boundaries when caring for residents and their families. Interact with residents, families and visitors in a warm, caring and courteous manner.
• Accept constructive criticism from supervisors and take corrective action.
• Demonstrate respectful relationships with supervisors, co-workers and interdepartmental staff.
• Cooperate with other staff members to ensure maximum resident care and completeness of assignments.
• Assist peers with job tasks; offer to help peers as time permits. Work with others as a team to assure residents are out of bed, routine care is being provided and positioning is routinely being done. Bring patient care issues to the attention of the Supervisor.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as relevant to role.Expectations:
• To carry out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
• To work in harmony and in support of Fayetteville Manor.
• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Can be relied upon to complete all routine tasks assigned in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility with resident assignment and scheduling changes.
• Use work time efficiently. Respects break and/or mealtime guidelines and telephone privileges.
• Provide required advance notice for the purpose of schedule requests or when calling in sick.
• Comply with scheduling guidelines.
• Demonstrates appropriate personal hygiene.
• Preserve resident’s dignity when providing care.
• Adhere strictly to resident confidentiality policies.
• Provide residents with age appropriate stimulation and diversional activities based on individual strengths and needs.
• Show respect for resident’s personal property.
• Provide a supportive, protective environment for residents.
• Demonstrate compliance with all resident rights
• Provide care in a kind, compassionate manner.
• Support and provide opportunities for socialization of residents and active participation in daily activities at the level to which a resident is capable.
• Any other duties/tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent crouching, stooping, bending and climbing stairs. Perform a variety of simple, repetitive tasks; many involve unpleasant conditions and contagious disease.
• Work requires frequent reaching and pulling; for example, when turning and repositioning residents in bed every two hours.
• Work also requires pushing; for example, transporting residents in wheel chairs.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must be able to cope with emotional stresses of the position. Ability to deal with death and stress of resident’s illnesses.

Special Skills:

Positive Attitude. Willingness to perform repetitive tasks. Ability to work under stress. Special concern and empathy for residents. Ability to work with other employees. Adaptive to change. Ability to work without close supervision.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person