PCA

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District•Dalhart, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine care-giving functions in giving direct and indirect care to residents. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to read and write required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.
Knowledge of residents’ rights.
Current CPR within 3 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides resident care services.
Assists residents with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, assisting with meals and menus) according to their service plan.
Reacts calmly in emergency situations and follows appropriate procedures by notifying on-call staff, physician, family/responsible party, contacting services required for care.
Accurately fills out incident reports and notifies physician and responsible party and follows-up on final disposition of incident reports.
Accurately documents on all forms and in charts an issue that arise with residents.
Provides housekeeping and laundry services.
Cleans all surfaces thoroughly in each resident apartment and facility according to schedule.
Reports items in need of repair to maintenance and manager.
Uses chemicals properly and safely.
Maintains inventory of supplies and notifies manager when items are needed. Documents housekeeping duties on appropriate form.
Sorts laundry to prevent damage.
Washes clothing and linen in proper chemicals and cold temperatures.
Make residents’ beds as requested.
Provides transportation for residents to doctor appointments, shopping and other services.
Assists with activities as directed by manager.
Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
Provides service direct to residents while maintaining a positive resident relations atmosphere.
Interacts with medical staff members on a continuous basis.
Follows safety guidelines and policies for Assisted Living facility and entire Hospital District.