Personal Care Assistant/STNA - Carriage House

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. The company's Vision is to be the first choice for healthcare and employment within the community, and its Mission is to deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for the community. The Personal Care Assistant assists older people who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. The Personal Care Assistant’s role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy or assisted living.

Requirements

Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations
Must be self-motivated and function as an “in charge person.”
Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances
Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities
CPR certification
First Aid certification
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment
Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty

Nice To Haves

State Tested Nursing Assistant in Ohio preferred

Responsibilities

Assists older people who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight
Assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice
Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
Provides assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Provides Medication Assistance
Performs Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks
Assists with Dining
Participates in Activity Program
Participates in Emergency Preparedness
Demonstrates Leadership
Performs Administrative Responsibilities
Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process
Attends and participated in staff meetings
Participates in in-service, projects or committees as assigned
Assists with quality assurance programs when indicated
Assists in training of new staff
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data
Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Delivers High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes