What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA (Personal Care Attendant) position at Dugger Mountain Assisted Living and Specialty Care...?
About us
Piedmont’s premier assisted living and specialty care facility is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence yet need some assistance with daily routine activities.
Our team-members are selected for their caring and compassionate hearts and approach to fulfilling the individual needs of seniors with respect. Staff are trained in providing quality service to meet the need of each resident.
Dugger Mountain Assisted Living & Specialty Care Facility is currently taking applications for Personal Care Attendants (P.C.A.’s). 3rd shift - 10:45pm to 7:15am
Pay Rate: $11 to $14 per hour $1.00 Shift Diff for working 2nd & 3rd Shift
We offer BCBS health insurance (including medical and prescription), dental, paid life insurance, paid holidays, PTO accrual, and more.
Key Functions and Expected Performances for PCA positions
- Provides individualized, plan of care, specific resident care under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
- Provides and completes basic hygiene according to facility standards.
- Maintains resident privacy and confidentiality during procedures and resident care activities.
- Accurately obtains vital signs.
- Correctly documents vital signs.
- Reports abnormal findings in a timely manner (i.e., significant changes in base line vital signs reported to nurse immediately)
- Monitors and documents intake and output (I & O’s), calorie consumption counts, and weights accurately according to unit guidelines.
- Communicates appropriate information to the charge nurse or Unit Coordinator, according to Nursing Standards.
- Provides orientation of unit and surroundings to resident / family.
- Maintains resident / family confidentiality.
- Knowledgeable about use of equipment / supplies and documentation of usage.
- Documents appropriate safety measures per facility specific policies.
- Communicates appropriate information to the Charge Nurse or Unit Coordinator.
- Attends staff meetings
- Attends in-services
- Communicate resident / family satisfaction information to the appropriate person
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of our facility not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity,
pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability,
medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or
any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion,
demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments,
benefits, layoff, and termination.”
Drug testing and background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14