PCA Assisted Living - Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Yuba City, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Administers personal care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents in the senior care setting under the facility director and resident care manager. Reports pertinent observations of patient's physical and psychosocial status.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assists with data collection, through basic physical appearance, vital signs, weight and documents accordingly. Continues basic assessments during routine resident care, reporting changes.
• Actively participates in the residents’ plan of care and assists in implementing care intervention at their level of care. Charts clearly and concisely, according to policy and procedure.
• Provides a clean and safe environment for all residents. Assists residents with cleanliness, grooming, nourishments, rest, activity and elimination. Participates in implementation of programs including: ambulation, feeding, bowel and bladder retraining, special skin care, and behavior monitoring, encouraging maximum levels of function. Provides one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents. Encourages socialization among residents.
• Completes personal laundry for residents, strips and makes residents bed weekly, launders residents linen and towels, fold and return to residents, and assists in preparing meals, serving and bussing tables during mealtimes. Assist residents with oxygen, ostomies and other medical problems as outlines in the assistance plan.
• Assists with the activity program. Makes routine rounds of assigned area at the start and end of shift. Attends all requires in services and meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees