Personal Care Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; verification required at hire.
• CNA certification required upon hire.
• Current AHA Heartsaver First Aid, AHA BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor certification required upon hire.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program required.
• Able to read and write.
• Good customer service and communication skills, with a courteous and positive attitude.
• Ability to relate well with teammates, healthcare professionals, residents, and families.
• Basic computer skills in a Windows-based environment for training and resident documentation.
• Current medication assistance/administration skills or willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a similar setting with older adults.
• Experience with medication assistance or administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication storage and delivery at prescribed times, document medication assistance, coordinate with doctors’ offices and pharmacies, and observe for medication side effects.
• Maintain watchful oversight of residents, monitor their whereabouts and daily condition, and respond to and document issues such as falls or medical emergencies.
• Interact with residents daily and keep families or sponsors informed of resident issues.
• Coordinate with supportive agencies, including sitters, hospice, and home health providers.
• Participate in resident care planning and evaluation of cognitive status and ability to self-administer medications.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and transfers.
• Maintain residents’ apartments in sanitary, clutter-free condition and assist with laundry and other apartment needs.
• Assist in the dining room with meal service and respond to residents’ needs.
• Maintain required education and resident files for state readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with WellStar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.