Personal Care Attendant

Maison Jardin•Morgan City, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexion is a "Great Place to Work" because we provide: Free employee and family telehealth immediately upon hire Medical / Dental / Vision Care Early Pay FSA / HSA / 401k Educational Advancement / increased pay with competency levels Scholarship for employees and dependents Emergency Relief

Requirements

Healthcare/caregiving experience needed
Must be able to work 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am shifts

Responsibilities

Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living.
Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
Receives report from the previous shift.
Maintains physician’s orders in accordance with policy.
Communicates appropriately with physicians, Resident Care Coordinator, Executive Director, outside health care agencies and others as appropriate.
Utilizes communication tools as per policy.
Consistently complete documentation using appropriate tools in accordance with policy.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
Assures doors are locked and alarmed (if applicable) at all times.
Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing/linen and facility to RCC and Executive Director.
Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to RCC and Executive Director as directed.
Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures, follows facility policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
Wears name tag at all times.
Maintains resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert charting.
Maintains service plans.
May participate in Service Plan reviews.
Reads shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift.
Documents in shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift.
Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care.
Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way per service plan requirements.
Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed.
Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing.
Documents care given; adhering to facility policies and procedures.
Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.
Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested.
Assists with resident activity programs as assigned.
Performs all other related duties assigned by Resident Care Coordinator or Executive Director.