CNA/PCA

TREZEVANT EPISCOPAL HOME•Memphis, TN

13h•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The PCA/CNA Provides direct care to residents in the Trezevant Terrace Assisted Living. The primary duties consist of activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities programs and documentation as required by the community. There is a potential addidition of $1.00 more for memory care unit.

Requirements

Must be in good physical condition.
Must be able to to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
Must have active, TN CNA license or proven job history as a Personal Care Giver.

Responsibilities

The ability to determine staff needs.
Attend 12 in-service hours annually to include in-services on Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Fire and Safety; willingness to learn and be taught by others.
Maintain CNA Certification status with Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry every two (2) years.
Maintain and chart daily care records accurately.
Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned.
Maintain and chart daily care records accurately.
Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned.
Assist residents to activities to the extent time and conditions warrant.
Answer call bells promptly and courteously - check that call bell is within reach for each resident.
Shave male residents daily.
Pass fresh ice/tap water each shift; Pass and set up food trays and feed/assist residents who cannot feed themselves
Be knowledgeable of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values.
Report to assigned unit at scheduled time to get report from unit nurse.
Maintain care and neatness of resident units: bed making, personal clothing, and bedside table.
Give basic patient care: bathing, mouth care, shampooing and grooming of hair, clean and file nails requested and assist as needed with personal hygiene.