Personal Care Aide

Job Description:

Please note that the following job description is a summary of key responsibilities and requirements.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as toileting, ambulation, eating, transferring, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, etc., according to their individual care plan.
• Dress residents appropriately when in living areas or outside the building.
• Teach and assist residents with self-help skills to maximize independence and freedom of movement.
• Perform all personal care tasks, including basic and special health-related tasks, as approved by doctors' orders and signed off by an RN.
• Provide personal assistance as needed, requested, or required.
• Respond to hand bell or other signaling calls.
• Assist residents with transportation when indicated by the ED/Administrator.
• Carry out planned activities with the Activities Coordinator.
• Keep residents' clothes in proper order.
• Make beds for residents who are unable to do so.
• Provide residents with clean towels and washcloths as needed.
• Use, empty, and clean resident equipment, such as urinals, bedside commodes, bed pans, wash basins, shower chairs, etc.
• Assist residents at mealtime and provide snacks as needed.
• Orient new residents admitted to the home.
• Notify the ED/Administrator, RCC, or SIC when there is a need for medical attention or any change in resident status.
• Apply rules and regulations pertaining to the use of restraints as ordered by physicians in writing.
• Report any accidents or incidents to the ED/Administrator, RCC, or SIC.
• Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Work cooperatively with all staff and relate favorably to residents, their families, and visitors.
• Be familiar with confidentiality of resident information and adhere to requirements.
• Familiarize yourself with adult care home accident, fire safety, OSHA, and emergency procedures.
• Familiarize yourself with the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assist residents in exercising their rights.
• Treat adult care home equipment and supplies with care and utilize them accordingly.
• Read and adhere to all adult care home and employee policies.
• Participate in job-related continuing education as required by the ED/Administrator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with licensing rules and the home's administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation as required in resident services.

Qualifications:

• C.N.A or Personal Care Aide Certificate (80-Hour) with Personal Care Aide Training within 6-Months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching overhead as needed.
• At least 18 years old.
• No substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program during employment.
• Clear SBI record and maintain during period of employment.
• Two-step tuberculin skin test (first test prior to hire and second test within two weeks of first test).