Direct Care Associate - PCA or CNA

Description

The Personal Assistant provides and documents resident care. All employees are expected to model professionalism, compassion and will promote teamwork.   The personal assistant is the first responder to resident calls and promptly reports changes of condition.   CPR certification is preferred. 

Scope & Status:  Non-Exempt Status/Hourly 

Relationships: 

1. Reports to the Director of Wellness and the Nurse-On-Duty.   Receives training                   

and performance improvement recommendations from the Lead Personal Assistant. 

2. Remains a positive and cooperative team player with peers and supervisors. 

3. Promptly communicates resident/family requests and needs to the Director of Wellness. 

4. Reports self-training needs to the Director of Wellness 

5. Interacts with family and other health care providers. 

Requirements

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and complete each essential duty satisfactorily.  The personal assistant must have excellent communication and language skills which enable them to perform their duties and interact effectively with residents, guests and community personnel.   The employee must meet all specific state and federal regulations for assuming the position and must complete an initial orientation program and regular on-going in-service programs.   The following training, diplomas and certifications are required for this position:  HIV and Infection Control Training/Certification; high school diploma and/or GED equivalent.  CPR/First Aid certification preferred.  The Personal Assistant must be flexible and prepared to work a variety of shifts.