Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA)
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Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Overview Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) to join our team! Are you looking to further your career with a company that cares about YOU? Are you a highly motivated individual that can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our Seniors? We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) who has a passion for caring about our Residents. Does this sound like the perfect fit? You're in the right place! It's time for you to love your job and work for a company that cares about you! Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. Responsibilities Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Essential Job Functions: 1.Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management, showering, dressing/undressing.
2.Move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.
3.Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).
4.Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
5.Responsible for responding immediately to residents' requests.
6.Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care
preferences.
7.Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents' conditions or needs:
9.Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed. Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus
techniques.
10.Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of shift.
11.Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
12.Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
13.Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such
as reprioritizing work as necessary.
14.Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
15.Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
16.Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
17.Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
18.Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
19.Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
20.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
Qualifications Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Skills and Competencies:
EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. |