- We are looking to bring on new aides to the team. We have fulltime and part time available. We have 7a-3p and 3p-11p shifts available.
Job Summary:
Care Manager (PCA) shall be responsible for assisting our residents in maintaining their total wellbeing by following the established Plan of Care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, social activities, dietary assistance, and Live More Philosophy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and care for residents on daily basis according to your work list and assignment
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living according to resident’s individualized Care Plan, regarding bathing, shower, shampoo if necessary, make bed, linens, escorts, assistance with dressing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair and fingernail care if needed
- Observe and record assistance with prescribed medications, as per assignment
- Report refusals and/or reactions to care or medications to supervisor on duty
- Direct residents and family members to appropriate staff for other needs or information
- Assist with ordering room service for residents, when needed
- Report and record observations of change in resident condition to director/ supervisor and transfer relevant information to the next shift through the 24-hour shift report
- Be patient and understanding when communicating with staff, residents, and visitors. Speak slowly and clearly
- Provide assistance in dining room, as needed
- Answer emergency calls PROMPTLY and courteously, and complete required paperwork afterward
- Retrieve soiled linen and personal clothing from resident living areas. Sort and pre-soak linens, as required, before processing through washing machines, per resident’s Plan of Care
- Responsible for general upkeep and cleanliness of a resident’s apartment/ room. Empty waste baskets, wipe up spills, wash dishes, put away clothes, check refrigerator for spoiled food
- Report any unsecured throw rugs, extension cords, and any other fire/ fall hazards to maintain the No Fall Zone
- Observe condition of room/apartment and report anything in need of repair to maintenance/ supervisor
- Document clearly and objectively on residents
- Participate in in-service educational programs, as required by the community and state.
- Record all care given and refusals
- Maintain required safety/ building checks
- Obtain resident weights, as needed
- Maintain universal precautions; bloodborne pathogens and biohazard precautions
- Promote positive public relations for the Community
- Provide assistance with toileting, personal care, changing incontinence products
- Assist with use of durable medical equipment (DME) to include walkers, wheelchairs, and canes
- Use good body mechanics to provide occasional assistance with transfers
- Assist residents to perform passive range of motion (ROM) exercises, as per Plan of Care
- Assist resident with braces, splints, slings, hearing aides, artificial breasts, dentures, and TEDS stockings, according to Plan of Care
- Perform other duties, as required
Qualifications:
- Prior experience providing care to elders either through family experience or privately hired in an individual’s home
- Valid PCA certification preferred
- Maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid
- Prior experience providing care to elderly population is strong preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Moderate reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less; satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical as required.
Standard Requirements:
- Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Management and the facility.
- Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
- Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
- Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
- Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
- Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
- Supports and participates in common teamwork:
- Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
- Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
- Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
- Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
- Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.97 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person