Personal Care Assistant (Livingston County Residents Only)

Personal Care Assistant

RESIDENCY– Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application:

• Livingston County

This is routine work requiring efficient performance of simple tasks under general supervision. The work of employees in this class involves the thorough execution of tasks, which follow a well-established routine or a written set of instructions. A Personal Care Assistant does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

• Makes beds and changes bed linens;
• Places residents' personal clothing in wardrobes and drawers;
• Straightens residents' rooms and wardrobes, makes sure televisions and radios are off when not in use;
• Distributes and collects residents' meal trays on the neighborhoods;
• Assists in the dining room with pouring beverages, passing plates, cutting food, opening containers, etc.;
• Provides verbal cues for residents to complete their meal, records intakes if instructed;
• Passes nourishments and HS Snacks to residents and documents per protocol;
• Distributes ice and water pitchers;
• Answers residents' nurse call light and assists with non-clinical requests;
• Delivers residents' newspapers and or mail;
• Operates elevators to aid in transporting residents to/from activities, in-house clinic appointments, etc.;
• Transports residents in wheelchairs;
• Assists in preparing rooms for new admissions or room changes;
• Gets rooms prepared for resident programs;
• Socializes with residents; and
• Performs other related tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of simple housekeeping methods; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to get along with others; ability to read and write; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understanding the simple needs of residents; ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others; tact and courtesy; sensitivity to the reaction of others; cleanliness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Typical Qualifications: None is required, but some experience working in a health care facility or with the elderly in a home setting is desirable. Personal Care Assistants, L in the County Service