Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant: No experience necessary.

PCA will under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and partner with Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) to provide routine non-direct care to assigned residents/patients. Consulate Health Care will work with the PCA to further improve and expand his/her patient care skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide non-direct care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Treat all residents and patients fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Answer resident call lights to address specific needs.
• Assist with general activities of daily living and accompany residents to various activities and functions.
• Aide in development of resident treatment plans and complete required care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proper infection control practices/policies.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Facilitate social visits to room-bound residents via FaceTime, Phone or Skype
• Report any injuries of an unknown source, including skin
• Deliver all medications found in the resident's room/possession to the Clinical
• Report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Manager immediately.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.

Education

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.