Personal Care Assistant | Assisted Living
About The Position
The Personal Care Assistant works in Assisted Living at Monument Health’s Custer location. The role maintains a safe and secure facility through close supervision of residents and works under the direction of the facility Nurse Manager according to scheduled duties. The assistant helps residents meet activities of daily living needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and eating, and provides care according to resident care plans and physician orders. The position requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. It is listed as PRN. Physical demands are classified as very heavy work, with possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
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 to residents, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming according to care plans.
- Deliver resident care in accordance with resident care plans determined by the facility Nurse Manager and physician orders.
- Provide or assist with residents’ 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 pertinent information in resident charts and the resident communication book.
- Prepare or assist with meals, snacks, and beverages.
- Complete variance reports according to policy.
- Give and receive timely reports 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.
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