Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified)

Life Care Centers of America•Sparta, TN

30d

About The Position

The Personal Care Assistant Non Certified is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients (after successful completion of a competency skills checklist) under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in a State approved CNA program
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Responsibilities

Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse
Accurately document and chart patient care
Respond to call lights promptly
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language