Personal Assistant

Our team is looking for part-time p.m. (2:30p - 11p) personal assistant! Shift differential $.50/hr. Weekend premium pay - extra $5 per hour! No experience necessary, we will train you.

Contact Tylyn at 218-647-8258 or tblack@cornerstoneshc.com.

Job Overview
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being for those residents living at Cornerstone Residence. This position assists residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education/GED or previous work experience
• CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.
• Experience in working with older adults.
• Caring attitude toward individuals needing assistance.
• Must successfully complete a competency test and demonstrate competency in these areas as designated by the state requirements.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Medication Administration

• Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor provided the personal assistant has successfully completed the orientation and demonstrates competency in these areas.
• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.
• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
• Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.

Provide personal and direct care to residents

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and escorting).
• Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist residents with personal laundry duties.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills, assisting residents to achieve maximum self-reliance.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor, after successfully completing orientation and demonstrating competency in these areas.
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.

Documenting and reporting

• Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident chart and communication log. Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.
• Completes incident reports according to policy.
• Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
• Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition and report these changes to the RN Supervisor.
• Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

Complete essential paperwork

• Filing papers in residents’ charts as needed.
• Reviewing and signing all new residents plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current residents’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book and checking for new memos or resident updates in the nurse’s station before the start of each shift.
• Assist in the distribution of US mail.
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

Knowledge and compliance with state regulations

• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPAA.
• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training including 8 hours dementia training.
• Be up to date with completing Mantoux tests or chest x-rays.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures.

Activity Programming

• Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Lead activity programs as assigned.
• Clean the common areas as directed.
• Socialize with residents and incorporate new ideas and resident suggestions into programming.

Participate and function effectively as a team member

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other Cornerstone Residence staff.
• Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.
• Communicate information regarding residents’ care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Attend and provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Participate in orientation with new personnel.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations.
• Follow through promptly on requested duties.
• Assist kitchen staff at mealtimes with set up, serving and clean up.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.

Cornerstone Residence of Kelliher offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, flex spending plan, HSA(if eligible plan selected), matching 401(k), Aflac options, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, double time for working designated 7 holidays, shift differential and call in pay. Additional details for these programs are available by contacting Human Resources at 218-218-435-6205.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.91 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 63 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $21