PRN Personal Care Partner I | $17 / hour

Cappella Pueblo West•Pueblo West, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for meeting the daily personal care needs of community’s residents. Anticipates, identifies and reports care needs. Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.). Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues. Monitors the safety and well-being of residents. Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation. Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor. Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed. Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law. Ensures that proper documentation occurs. Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs. Attends, participates, and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
High school or Equivalent (GED)
One (1) year experience in some level of elder care preferred
Knowledgeable with Electronic Health Management system
Strong self-management and organization skills
Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to handle competing deadlines, flexible and adaptable (open to change).
Ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and helps with needed Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) as requested by residents, care plan or directed by supervisor.
Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.)
Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eyeglasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.).
Responds to the needs of family members as appropriate
Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
Monitors the safety and well-being of residents
Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.
Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor.
Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed.
Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law.
Ensures that proper documentation occurs.
Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.
Attends, participates, and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs.
Other duties as assigned.