NOW HIRING - PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS (PCA)/ BEDMAKER

**SUBSTANTIAL WAGE INCREASE**

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse, performs a variety of support functions to assist in the aide or caring for Residents. Communicates all independent observations to the Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as

• needed.

• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.

• Assist with ambulating and transferring of residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.

• Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.

• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.

• Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.

• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.

• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.

• Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.

• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.

• Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.

• Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies.

• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.

• Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.

• Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

• Ability to follow oral and written directions

• Responsible, tactful and courteous

• Ability to cooperate with other employees

• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis

• Perform tasks despite frequent interruptions

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must meet minimum age requirements of 18yrs

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Continental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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