Caregiver - PCA

Description

• Assist Caregivers and Med Techs during shifts with transfers and any other duties necessary.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate with oncoming associates regarding resident status or special needs.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator and Resident Care Manager.
• Complete all required documentation (resident care summary, 24 hour report, shower logs, etc.)
• Provide assistance during mealtime, activities, or wherever necessary.
• Respond to the resident emergency call system in a timely manner.
• Work with physicians and the pharmacy to make sure that medication is ordered properly.
• Give emotional support to the residents by treating them with respect, dignity and always maintaining a positive and cheerful appearance.
• Report changes in resident medical conditions and behaviors to physicians, families, and community leadership.
• Promote safety and wellbeing of the residents through use of written and verbal procedures, safety equipment and awareness of any potential dangers.
• Assist with janitorial tasks as needed.
• Follow protocols regarding documenting medication and restocking the med carts.
• Help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for residents, including toileting, showering, assisting with meals, light cleaning, showering, and other essential daily activities.
• Act as a shift supervisor to ensure resident care needs are being properly met.

Requirements

• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.
• Communicate with multiple levels within and outside of the organization: including residents, families, Caregivers, Med Techs, Wellness Coordinator, Resident Care Manager, Wellness Nurses, pharmacies, and doctors.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists.
• Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation, and truly cares about them. Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how small they may seem. Works well when things are in an orderly fashion, organized, and well thought out.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Experience working with the elderly and those with memory impairment.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• PCA is required in NC and VA.
• Caregiving or Med Tech experience is required.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance