Direct Care Associate - PCA or CNA
About The Position
The Personal Assistant provides and documents resident care. All employees are expected to model professionalism, compassion and will promote teamwork. The personal assistant is the first responder to resident calls and promptly reports changes of condition. CPR certification is preferred. Scope & Status: Non-Exempt Status/Hourly Relationships: 1. Reports to the Director of Wellness and the Nurse-On-Duty. Receives training and performance improvement recommendations from the Lead Personal Assistant. 2. Remains a positive and cooperative team player with peers and supervisors. 3. Promptly communicates resident/family requests and needs to the Director of Wellness. 4. Reports self-training needs to the Director of Wellness 5. Interacts with family and other health care providers.
Requirements
- Must be able to perform and complete each essential duty satisfactorily
- Must have excellent communication and language skills which enable them to perform their duties and interact effectively with residents, guests and community personnel
- Employee must meet all specific state and federal regulations for assuming the position and must complete an initial orientation program and regular on-going in-service programs
- HIV and Infection Control Training/Certification
- High school diploma and/or GED equivalent
- Must be flexible and prepared to work a variety of shifts
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certification
Responsibilities
- Provides and documents resident care
- First responder to resident calls
- Promptly reports changes of condition
- Communicates resident/family requests and needs to the Director of Wellness
- Reports self-training needs to the Director of Wellness
- Interacts with family and other health care providers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
