CNA/PCA - Assisted Living, 11pm-7am

CNA/PCA - Assisted Living, 11pm-7am

Trezevant Episcopal Home - Memphis, TN 38111

Overview

Salary Range $14.00 - $17.78 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The PCA/CNA Provides direct care to residents in the Trezevant Terrace Assisted Living. The primary duties consist of activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities programs and documentation as required by the community. There is a potential addition of $1.00 more for memory care unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ability to determine staff needs.
• Attend 12 in-service hours annually to include in-services on Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Fire and Safety; willingness to learn and be taught by others.
• Maintain CNA Certification status with Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry every two (2) years.
• Maintain and chart daily care records accurately.
• Responsible for weights, vital signs, Intake and Outputs, as assigned.
• Assist residents to activities to the extent time and conditions warrant.
• Answer call bells promptly and courteously - check that call bell is within reach for each resident.
• Shave male residents daily.
• Pass fresh ice/tap water each shift; Pass and set up food trays and feed/assist residents who cannot feed themselves; Be knowledgeable of Trezevant's Mission, vision and values.
• Report to assigned unit at scheduled time to get report from unit nurse.
• Maintain care and neatness of resident units: bed making, personal clothing, and bedside table.
• Give basic patient care: bathing, mouth care, shampooing and grooming of hair, clean and file nails requested and assist as needed with personal hygiene.

Qualifications

Scope of Authority/Reporting: This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must be able to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Must have active, TN CNA license or proven job history as a Personal Care Giver.