PCA’s (Personal Care Assistant) main role is to provide basic care to patients in a memory care suite assisted living community, assisting them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing. Because of the personal nature of the job, we are seeking applicants that possess people skills and the ability to be compassionate and enjoy helping others.
PCA’s / CNA’s assist patients with daily activities and with additional training have additional responsibilities, such as administering medication. The core functions on the job include:
- Bathe and dress residents
- Serve meals and help residents eat
- Take vital signs
- Turn or reposition residents who are bedridden
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
- Lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, etc.
- Answer resident calls
- Examine residents for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
PCA’s also serve as a conduit between patients and nurses and doctors and record and communicate all issues to medical staff.
Duties:
- Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
- Charting or taking notes for others to review
- Providing companionship and supportive listening
- Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
- Taking vitals, height, and weight
- Feeding clients
- Maintaining patient’s health equipment
- Responding to emergency situations
- Administering medication
If you are in need of flexible hours we will work with you. We currently have days, evenings and overnight positions available. No prior training required. We will train you!
Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends
Experience: Caregiving/direct patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
License: Driver’s license (Preferred)
Work Location: Foxdale
Hours per week: 10-19
Typical start time: 6 am
Typical end time: 2 pm
Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely: No
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