OPS HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER - 50601589
State of Florida•PANAMA CITY, FL
•$15•Onsite
About The Position
A Personal Care Attendant is a person who has met certain training requirements and provides care to residents related to the activities of daily living. Candidates will receive this training under the facility’s Personal Care Attendant Training Program, which will enable the Person Care Attendant to further obtain skills and preparation toward the goal of successfully passing the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. Other vacant OPS (Temporary) Receptionist positions (shifts) may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date.
Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be willing and able to work a schedule that is inclusive of weekends and holidays
- Must have basic computer skills
- Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to a Level II Background check and drug test
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with elderly or disabled in a healthcare setting
- Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
Responsibilities
- Provide the assistance necessary when giving residents the following activities of daily living care: oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, hair and nail care, shaving, toileting, assistance with meals, nourishments, and transportation to meal service areas, and mobility
- Routinely observe, identify, and report resident concerns/needs to supervisor
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
- Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately
- Use appropriate technique for mechanical lifts, transferring, turning, and positioning, range of motion exercises recognizing changes that place a resident at risk for pressure ulcers and falls
- Follow facility established policies and procedures when providing all care and dining room protocol
- Responding to the cognitively implored resident or the resident with difficult behaviors including Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Observe conditions and report behavioral changes to primary nurse/RN Supervisor
- Ensure that all resident safety devices are used as outlined in the care plan
- Maintain confidentiality of residents
- Ensure efficient use of supplies
- Respond to resident’s request and needs timely and appropriately. Answer resident call lights promptly
- Perform other related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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