PALS Aide

Rosebud Health Care Center • Forsyth, MT

3d

About The Position

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for the personal care assistance and light housekeeping of the clients in the PALS program, as delegated by the PALS Manager.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Valid MT Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assistance of the client in relation to their personal hygiene, such as bathing, showering, oral hygiene, etc.
• Assist client with dressing and handling of clothing and other personal items: dentures, hearing aids, glasses, and prosthetics.
• Assist client with meals, including meal preparation, if necessary, menu planning, grocery shopping, and assistance with feeding.
• Assist client with medication by giving reminders to take medications, as prescribed.
• Responsible for safety of client while providing assistance and observation of possible risks in client environment.
• Know client’s fall risk status and assist in implementing fall risk interventions.
• Responsible for the safe transfer of clients. Must be able to assist with transferring client in and out of wheelchairs, beds, cars, etc.
• Assist client with positioning, transferring, lifting and turning.
• Assist client with ambulation. Must be able to assist with walking.
• Reports unsafe conditions to PALS Manager.
• Responsible for various household tasks as assigned, including changing bed linens, washing dishes, light housekeeping, etc.
• Responsible for medical escort services, if assigned by PALS Manager. This service is reserved only for those clients who are pre-approved for medical escort.
• Reports change in client condition or behavior, client concerns, and safety concerns to PALS Manager.
• Exhibits respectful, willing, and cooperative behavior toward clients, family members, visitors, and other employees.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding clients.
• Knows and follows chain of command.
• Responsible for attending all mandatory in-services, staff meetings, and keeping current on education hours, as applicable. Completes required Silverchair education modules in a timely manner.
• Responsible for knowing infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Understands the importance of being a part of the team and displays this understanding through every day interactions.
• Responsible for proper completion and understanding of the importance of required documentation.
• Follows plan of care and reports any changes or discrepancies to PALS manager.
• Will arrive at work as scheduled.
• Must be flexible with availability of scheduled work hours.
• Will keep absences to a minimum. Responsible for requesting needed days off prior to the posting of schedule.
• Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the facility and the PALS program.
• Any other duties as assigned by PALS Manager.
• manage time
• maintain a safe and clean environment
• practice confidentiality
• treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy
• accept change
• support the mission and vision of Rosebud Health Care Center (RHCC)
• accept and provide constructive feedback
• be a team player
• adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED