Personal Care Assistant - AL Cottages

Description

 Full-time, part-time or relief positions available

• FT 7a - 7p Rotating + Every Other Weekend
• FT 8a - 8p Rotating + Every Other Weekend
• PT 4p - 8p Rotating
• Relief, all shifts

Sign-on bonus and differentials available!! 

SUMMARY: Responsible for creating a nurturing home for residents and provides care and services to meet their needs within an environment of hope, dignity and love. The Personal Care Attendant works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, medical staff, visitors and volunteers to create this positive environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personal care, housekeeping & home maintenance, food preparation and service, activities, recordkeeping and household financial management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Personal Care:

All essential functions will be performed with empathy, dignity and respect of the Elder and will respect and accommodate resident’s individual choices whenever possible. The Personal Care Attendant will also facilitate and help the resident to complete as much of their personal care as possible

Provides for the daily hygiene care of the elders to include: bathing, dressing, grooming and related personal care

Assists resident to have clothes purchased, laundered, and repaired as needed

Responsible for taking and properly recording elder’s vital signs. (i.e.: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, etc.).

Responsible for observing Elders well being (i.e.: change in behavior, change in vital signs, etc.) and reporting such changes to the appropriate team member

Housekeeping & Maintenance of Home:

Involves the Elders in maintaining the home whenever possible

Cleans all areas of the Elder’s environment according to housekeeping procedures

Performs minor household maintenance such as changing light bulbs, tightening cupboard knobs, etc

Reports shortages, breakage and malfunctioning of equipment

Knows and adheres to fire, emergency, and security policies and procedures

Implements infection control measures

Food Preparation and Service:

Plans meals with the Elders and with others in the household to provide an appetizing, balanced and nutritious diet. Facilitates flexibility in meal plan and provision

Encourages Elder’s participation in food preparation, service, and clean up

Prepares and stores food as per requirements of Serve Safe™ course

Encourages and makes available healthy snacks

Orders groceries as per procedure

Supports the Elders in adhering to special diet requirements as required by the care plan

Communication:

Maintains confidentiality of information about the Elder and his or her family, etc

Keeps the Nurse informed of any changes in the Elder’s condition through incidental and formal reports. Reports must be timely based on the type of change observed.

Work as a productive, supportive and communicative team member

Participates actively in team conferences and all other care team meetings

Accurately record care and observations on the clinical record of the resident

Responsible for ordering supplies for Brown’s Landing and Cottage from appropriate departments

Encourage and support meaningful activities for Elders throughout the day using living opportunities, i.e., meal preparation, laundry, visiting as well as structured activities when possible

Safety:

Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United

Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards

Routinely places wet floor signs or other safety warning materials to notify others of the hazard

Attends mandatory safety in-services

Mission/Customer Service:

Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.

Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service

* Let the Mission be your guide

* Make eye contact and smile

* Greet & welcome each and every person

* Seek out personal contact

* Provide immediate service-listen & act

* Use appropriate body language at all times

* Be gracious to each & every person

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience in a human service or health care setting preferred. Must complete the SJU CNA Course within 6 months from hire date. Must obtain certification within 120 days of class completion.

Knowledge:

Knowledge and skills acquired t