Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified)
About The Position
The Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified) provides routine daily nursing care to assigned patients after successfully completing a competency skills checklist. The role works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The assistant supports patients with mobility and personal care, documents care, responds to call lights, and contributes to a safe, professional care environment. The position requires dependable attendance, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a state-approved CNA program.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
- Complete a competency skills checklist successfully before providing routine daily nursing care.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
- Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
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 supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Accurately document and chart patient care.
- Respond promptly to call lights.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
