PCA

DEPARTMENT: Assisted Living

POSITION TITLE: Personal Care Attendant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Health Director and Nursing Supervisor

EXPOSURE LEVEL: Category 1

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

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 FUNCTION: 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: 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

Job 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 through completion of the Elder Sharath training, must be certified nursing assistant and, complete Abuse Training and required training in ServSafe ™, food preparation, basic nutritional guidelines related to resident menu planning and basics of household financial management, housekeeping, infection control, light maintenance.

Skills/Abilities:


Must possess good writing, verbal and observation skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Exceptional organizational abilities.


Complexity/Difficulty:

This position requires the ability to function independently in performing duties and be able to problem solve using good judgment with the Elder's involvement whenever possible. The person needs to be able to respond to Elders needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the Elder's rights. Incumbent performs job tasks following established procedures and works with team leader to identify and address problems or concerns within the team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Home-like environment
Requires lifting, bending, walking and standing for prolong periods of time.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.