JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT

Temporary COVID-19 Personal Care Attendant (Waiver Aide)

FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt Department: Nursing

Reports to: Nurse Supervisor

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN, and will be expected to assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, help with meal time/hydration, keep resident rooms and center clean and organized, and complete related tasks as assigned.

Benefits of working with us:

Major Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick and Holiday

Plan for your future by starting a 401(k)

Grow within a company that Promotes from Within!

Complete and be paid for required CEUs (that also report to CE Broker!)

Licenses/Certification Reimbursement

We offer CPR Certification Classes/IV Certifications Courses

Continue your education and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Forgiveness for LPNs and RNs that have graduated within the past 2 years! We will pay up to $400/month towards your Student Loans!

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Volunteer Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending-Medical and/or Dependent Care Plan

Early Access to Funds: Associates may access up to 50% of earned wages instantly. No need to wait for pay days

Online Scheduling

Toll Reimbursement for the SUNPASS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtaining vital signs and document

Turning/repositioning resident the residents while in bed

Assist residents with personal hygiene such as incontinence/perineal care, showers/baths, dressing, toileting, etc.

Transfers (only residents requiring one-person assistance)

Communicate professionally with residents, their family members, the resident's physician, pharmacy and staff. Refer residents or their families to the Nurse as needed.

Bring residents down to meals or assure they are notified of the times of meals.

Communicate immediately any changes in a resident to the Nurse/Administrator.

Pass out hydration and snacks at the appropriate times.

Check on residents per their individual assignments.

Immediately report to Nurse/Administrator any incidents that happen

Answer all call lights regardless of assignment.

ADL Documentation to detail the care given for residents.

Make beds - occupied and unoccupied

Perform other related duties as assigned. • QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Completion of high school education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.

Satisfactory completion of an eight-hour training preservice course defined as five hours of classroom teaching and three hours of supervised simulation in the Center.

Following completion of the initial eight-hour course, continued on-the-job training will include working under the direct supervision of nursing staff and in collaboration with the Certified Nursing Assistants to provide ADL services to the residents.

Must be able to work weekend and overtime as required.

Must have a genuine interest in geriatric work.

Continuing In-Services as needed.

Must be organized.

Must be able to work well with others.

Must be able to multi-task and do several jobs at one time.

Must have good people skills and be able to handle stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Work with residents that can sometimes be agitated, violent.

Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, if needed.

Must be in good physical health, and be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, and be able to walk long distances.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding residents' rights.

Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment; in addition, to HIPPA guidelines.

Practice universal precautions at all times.

Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour • Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Evening shift

Work Location: In person