Personal Care Assistant | Assisted Living

Monument Health • Custer, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Care Assistant maintains a safe and secure assisted-living facility through close supervision of residents and works under the direction of the facility Nurse Manager. The position supports residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and eating, and provides care in accordance with resident care plans and physician orders. This is a PRN position at Monument Health Custer Hospital.

Requirements

• Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
• Very heavy physical work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C) certification from an accredited university or accredited training professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance and help residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other personal-care needs according to care plans.
• Deliver resident care in accordance with care plans established by the facility Nurse Manager and physician orders.
• Provide or assist with personal care after meals.
• Assist and supervise residents with medication administration according to physician orders and proper protocols.
• Obtain resident vital signs and weights monthly or as ordered by a physician.
• Record observations and relevant information in resident charts and the resident communication book.
• Prepare or assist with preparing meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Complete variance reports according to policy.
• Give and receive reports promptly using the resident communication book and medication administration records (MARs).
• Complete assigned duties effectively and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage on qualifying positions.
• Retirement plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Instant pay for qualifying positions.
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Pay differentials on qualifying positions.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive work culture.

What This Job Offers

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