Med Tech/Personal Care Giver- AL

JOB TITLE: Personal Care Aide (PCA)

DEPARTMENT: Assisted Living

SUPERVISOR: Director of Assisted Living

WORK AREA: Assisted Living Facility

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide personal care needs and services to the residents of the facility.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of high school education or equivalent is preferred. Good physical and mental health verified by an annual health screen. Willingness to learn material needed to perform personal care aide duties and work with elderly people.

WORKING HOURS:

Hours of work Monday-Friday, 11:00am-7:00pm and is typically 0 to 80 hours per pay period plus or minus as business needs and assigned by the Supervisor.

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Assisted Living Director

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in well-lighted, well-ventilated nursing units and rooms. May stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May be required to handle emotional disturbances, may be subject to falls, kicks etc. from residents. Works under the direction of Assisted Living Director. May be required to assist with moving residents up/repositioning residents in bed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.

HIPAA MINIMUM NECESSARY:

Responsible to adhere to HIPAA MINIMUM NECESSARY guidelines and safeguard protected health information.

DUTIES:

1. Clock-in and out at the designated time.

2. Report to nursing station promptly. Be in appropriate uniform, complete with name tag.

3. Receive report of resident care from off going employees as necessary.

4. Wash hands before and after giving care to each resident.

5. Residents are to be kept clean and dry with special attention and care given to the skin.

6. Encourage residents to get out of bed daily and participate in resident activities, when medically permissible. Residents should be dressed in street clothes when up.

7. Resident rooms are kept clean and tidy and linen is changed as per routine and assignment of particular unit.

8. Correct any condition that may increase risk of an accident (i.e., spilled water on floor, equipment obstructing hallway).

9. Carry out reality orientation when caring for residents who are confused or disoriented. Talks to each resident during care, meals, etc.

10. Answer call lights promptly. Keep call light button within reach of resident.

11. Encourage residents to take fluids unless contra-indicated (i.e., NPO fluid restrictions). Fluids are offered on routine rounds, unless contra-indicated.

12. Give care in a professional manner, kindness, respect, and courteousness to all residents (i.e., call by Mr., Mrs., Miss). The residents right to privacy is respected by all.

13. Work cooperatively and as a team with fellow workers.

14. Report to Nurse in charge any change in residents condition or an unusual condition noted regarding resident. Complete special assignments made by the Charge Nurse (i.e., checking shower room or clean work area at end of shift).

15. Attend planned staff meetings and in-service programs for staff as required.

16. Assist residents to scheduled activities and the dining room for meals.

17. May assist in admitting and discharging residents (i.e., getting settled in room, filling ice pitcher, taking vital signs, demonstrating call light).

18. Assist with preparing residents for tests and x-rays, visits by physicians and dentists, physical therapy, and may transport to areas or departments where the above takes place.

19. Assist with operating TV and radio as needed and/or requested.

20. Washes hands before and after resident contact / care. Wears gloves during bathing, incontinent care, etc. Adheres to universal, standard or other precautions, as appropriate.

21. Assists with housekeeping tasks to maintain common areas.

22. Assist with serving lunch and dinner as needed.

23. Other duties as assigned.