Personal Care Aide - Personal Care Home - Per Diem

Guthrie Careers

129d

About The Position

As a member of the Personal Care Home team, the Personal Care Home Aide assists the residents by providing care that allows the residents to function at their highest level. Service to be provided for residents over 18 years of age regardless of age, race, religion, and cultural background. Majority of serviced provided for elderly. Must be 18 years of age.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintains Medication Administration Certification, CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral communication.
• Successful completion and passing the Department-approved direct care training course and passing of the competency test.
• Completion of the Department-approved medications administration course and diabetes education to perform blood glucose testing.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADL’s (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring).
• Assist with Medication Administration.
• Assist in serving meals, assuring adequate nutrition and hydration for residents.
• Makes rounds, anticipates residents needs, and responds to call bells in a timely manner.
• Reports to supervisor pertinent information including any changes observed in condition and behavior of resident.
• Assist in maintaining safe and clean environment.
• Complete required documentation, training and education to maintain certifications.
• Participate in performance improvement and activities.
• Keeps informed of fire safety and disaster programs.
• Attends staff meetings, minimum of 6 per year.
• Administer oral; topical; eye, nose and ear drop prescription medications and epinephrine injections for insect bites or other allergies, if certified.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED