PCA (Personal Care Attendant)

*About us* Piedmont’s premier assisted living and specialty care facility is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet need some assistance with daily routine activities.
Our team-members are selected for their caring and compassionate hearts and approach to fulfilling the individual needs of seniors with respect.
Staff are trained in providing quality service to meet the need of each resident.
*Dugger Mountain Assisted Living & Specialty Care Facility* is currently taking applications for *Personal Care Attendants (P.
C.
A.
’s).
Must be able to work all shifts if necessary.
* Pay Rate: $11 to $12 per hour We offer BCBS health insurance (including medical and prescription), dental, paid life insurance, paid holidays, PTO accrual, and more.
Key Functions and Expected Performances for PCA positions 1) Provides individualized, plan of care, specific resident care under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
a.
Provides and completes basic hygiene according to facility standards.
b.
Maintains resident privacy and confidentiality during procedures and resident care activities.
c.
Turns and properly positions immobilized residents every 2 hours (or as required by plan of care) and perform skin inspections (as required by plan of care) with appropriate follow-up.
d.
Accurately obtains vital signs.
e.
Correctly documents vital signs.
f.
Reports abnormal findings in a timely manner (i.
e.
, significant changes in base line vital signs reported to nurse immediately) g.
Monitors and documents intake and output (I & O’s), calorie consumption counts, and weights accurately according to unit guidelines.
h.
Communicates appropriate information to the ADL book and to nurse.
2) Performs selected procedures and treatments a.
Follow facility specific policies and procedures.
b.
Provide privacy while performing all procedures and treatments.
c.
Provide resident/family education prior to performing procedures and treatments.
d.
Will attempt procedure or treatment no more than twice before soliciting advise from a more experienced care provide or licensed nurse/supervisor when needed to complete procedure or treatment.
e.
Will document according to facility policies.
f.
Communicates appropriate information to the charge nurse or Unit Coordinator, according to Nursing Standards.
3) Maintains employee / resident / family safety.
a.
Immediately notify the nurse supervisor of any resident leaving or missing from facility and initiate elopement procedure.
b.
Follow facility specific policy and procedure related to preventing and reporting suspected resident abuse.
c.
Follow facility specific policy and procedure related to employee safety practices, including reporting safety violations and operating equipment properly.
d.
Follows facility specific policies and procedures related to resident / family safety and confidentiality.
e.
Provides orientation of unit and surroundings to resident / family.
f.
Maintains resident / family confidentiality.
g.
Knowledgeable about use of equipment / supplies and documentation of usage.
h.
Documents appropriate safety measures per facility specific policies.
i.
Communicates appropriate information to the Charge Nurse or Unit Coordinator.
4) Participates in quality improvement activities a.
Attends resident care plan meetings b.
Attends staff meetings c.
Attends in-services d.
Communicate resident / family satisfaction information to the appropriate person We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of our facility not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
” Drug testing and background check required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $11.
00 - $12.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Healthcare setting: * Long term care Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evenings as needed * Evening shift * Morning shift * Rotating weekends Work Location: In person