Personal Care Aide
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Harlan, KY
About The Position
The Personal Care Assistant observes patients and provides assistance with personal care. The role includes serving as a sitter for assigned patients during a specific shift, assisting with basic personal care and toileting, and reporting safety hazards. The aide also prepares incident reports, participates in team conferences, in-service education programs, and staff meetings, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successfully complete State, Federal, ARH, or accreditation-mandated training programs as they become available.
- Complete two weeks to one month of on-the-job training to attain proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Observe assigned patients and serve as a sitter during a specific shift.
- Assist with basic personal care services as appropriate and assigned.
- Assist assigned patients with toileting.
- Observe for and report safety hazards, and prepare incident reports.
- Participate in team conferences, in-service education programs, and staff meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
