Personal Care Aide - SL County
About The Position
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) - SL County is responsible for delivering compassionate health care services to residents. The role involves providing companion care and assisting with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and meal preparation. Additionally, the PCA will perform household tasks like vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, folding/hanging clothes, and shopping. A key responsibility is to notify the authorized designee of any changes in the client's condition or care plan and to document services performed. The position requires adherence to COVID-19 precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, temperature screenings, and social distancing. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) responsibilities include providing kind and compassionate care, turning and repositioning residents, assisting with daily living activities, reviewing dietary restrictions, recording intake and output, and reporting changes in resident condition to nursing staff.
Requirements
- Must possess clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to engage and relate positively to our clients and their families
- Must work well in a team environment
- Must be energetic, positive, professional, and reliable
- Reliable Transportation is required
Responsibilities
- Provide companion care
- Provide personal care such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, meal preparation
- Perform household tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, folding/hanging up clothes, shopping
- Notify authorized designee of any changes in client condition or changes in patients plan of care
- Arrive at client visits in a timely manner
- Document and summarize services performed during shift
- Provide kind and compassionate care to residents
- Turn and reposition residents while they are in bed
- Provide physical support to assist residents in performing daily living activities such as getting in/out of bed, bathing, eating, dressing, using the bathroom, standing, walking, or exercising
- Review dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure the resident receives an appropriate diet
- Record food and liquid intake and output as necessary
- Reporting changes in resident condition to nursing staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
