PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT, AR LANGDALE PERSONAL CARE

Description


WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH


Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.


Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.


Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.


Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH


SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Langdale Place


DEPARTMENT: AR - LANGDALE PERSONAL CARE

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 7am to 3pm

POSITION SUMMARY


This key organizational position creates and maintains a living environment that displays courtesy and respect for each resident while providing personal care and assisting with all activities of daily living. Performs duties in a manner that enhances the resident's dignity, self-esteem, mental and physical well being. Provides care that is responsive to the needs of the residents. Provides quality care in compliance with all state and regulatory statutes. Provides responsive and compassionate care which is individualized for each resident. Fulfills responsibility to the organization by adhering to its philosophy and general policies.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
• CPR & First Aid certification required.
• Recent (within last six (6) months) experience in Long Term Care Setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform simple calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly with, and care for a variety of people
• Flexible in scheduling and assignments.
• Evidence of personal health and hygiene.
• Annual skills assessment and training.
• Ability to operate IPADS/medication tablets, telephone, intercom system, calculator, and beeper.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• 16 Hours In-service Training required by the Department of Community Health.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Works primarily in long-term care setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (100) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunicates devices on a regular basis (e.g., , fax, computer, and pagers). Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).


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