Personal Care Worker

Erickson Senior Living•Ashburn, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Care Worker is an active member of the clinical team committed to providing residents with assistance and care in all aspects of their daily life, and to the overall functioning of the neighborhood. The Care Associate provides care to the residents of the neighborhood to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level. This includes providing physical assistance with activities of daily living, promoting psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships, planning and facilitating social activities, assisting with menu/snack selection and ensuring adequate nutritional intake, providing in-room dining experiences, and maintaining a tidy resident room and neighborhood to minimize environmental hazards. The Continuing Care team is committed to serving residents in all aspects of their daily lives and assisting with the day-to-day functioning of the neighborhood. Members of the Continuing Care team will develop relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach, supporting the residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional and clinical needs and focusing on placing the residents first.

Requirements

Basic computer skills required.
Must be able to read write and communicate in the English language.
High School diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is preferred.
One year’s Personal Care Worker, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Strives to exceed resident expectations with heart-felt care and concern, demonstrating the Erickson Senior Living Mission and Values at all times.
Learns and honors resident preferences.
Responds in a timely fashion to all resident requests or concerns with the intent on a resolution that meets the needs of the individual while always displaying courtesy and respect.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the neighborhood to ensure all resident’s desires and needs are met, displaying a courteous, positive attitude and professional demeanor even during difficult situations.
Effectively implements each person directed care plan, focusing on the resident’s strengths while providing a sense of comfort, companionship and belonging.
Maintains resident confidentiality.
Escorts residents when assistance is needed to travel from one location to another.
Observes residents closely, identifies changing needs and conditions at first indication, and reports observed changes immediately to supervisor.
Respects the resident’s room as home and assist the resident in feeling in charge of everything that happens within their daily activities and personal space.
Notifies a responsible coordinator, manager or supervisor of a situation not in their ability to handle.
Regularly visits residents who are in their rooms or common areas to assess needs, desires and offer assistance engaging them in the daily activities within the neighborhood.
Supports and encourages residents to participate in self-care, and then provide assistance as needed.
Works with other team members (residents and/or staff) to engage the resident is activities of daily living and maintaining the functioning of the neighborhood (i.e., laundry, cooking, meal planning/preparation/serving/cleanup, etc.).
Provides assistance with resident activities.
Continually seeks opportunities to meet resident’s psychosocial needs through planned care, neighborhood specific programming as well as spontaneous resident directed activities.
Provides opportunities for all residents to participate in the decision-making of the neighborhood in meaningful ways.
Assist group and individual activities (structured and impromptu) in activity spaces, common areas and in the resident’s room to support resident desires.
Maintains equipment, games and supplies for use in supporting resident and neighborhood activity choices.
Shares resident preferences with other staff using appropriate communication methods and reports on their assigned resident’s condition at the end of each shift.
Demonstrates a time-conscious awareness, keeping non-essential interruptions to a minimum in order to complete resident care priorities.
Shares ideas to improve processes in the Neighborhood.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Attends and actively participates with Interdisciplinary Team meetings to identify strength based approaches and skills for assigned residents.
Collaborates with clinical team to resolve problems responsibly and facilitate decision-making at the level closest to the resident.
Works collaboratively with other team members, volunteers, families and community groups while providing friendly and efficient service to all residents and guests.
Works safely at all times.
Identifies and corrects safety deficiencies; Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly.
Shares personal skills, talents and ideas to benefit the neighborhood; deals with workplace issues quickly and professionally, asking for mediation when needed; encourages team to do the same.
Responds quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Maintains dependability and punctuality, shows flexibility and willingness to learn new areas of responsibility.
Dresses in appropriate uniform at all times.
Visibly displays ID Badge at all times.
Maintains compliance with all required education and training programs.
Participates in Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety activities to monitor and improve resident outcomes.
Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; works with others in a professional atmosphere; acts as a role model for new employees; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Provides personal care in a calm, professional and clinically proficient manner; respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and safety.
Adheres to all care policies, procedures, and care standards.
Participates in the dining experience with other team members in serving, clearing, cueing, and feeding, based on residents’ strengths.
Able to make objective observations in resident’s condition and alert the clinical supervisor and security in case of emergency.
Responds quickly and appropriately to provide emergency first aid when needed.
Effectively implements individualized resident care plans.
Completes skin observations and reports any changes immediately to the licensed nurse.
Performs resident rounds per the resident specific service plan.
Maintains competency in the required job skills and knowledge.
Practices appropriate safety procedures during resident transfers; utilizing gait belt appropriately.
Provides range of motion, proper positioning, and assistance with resident ambulation.
Utilizes proper Standard Precautions.
Uses all equipment safely and correctly.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policies and procedures.
Practices appropriate infection control measures.
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.