CNA/PCA/Direct Care

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Hopewell, VA 23860Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Other

CNA/PCA/Direct Care Position summary:

The Direct Care Staff will maintain the ongoing personal care for all residents during his or her shift, including completion of special tasks such as activities, laundry and some light housekeeping. He or she will be supervised by the Resident Care Coordinator, Shift/ Unit Supervisor and Director of Nursing. This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities

• Upon arrival, read the 24-Hour Log back to your last day of work.
• Conduct room checks with previous shift.
• Provide personal care assistance as needed to residents based on the implemented service plan. (Baths, continence checks, escort services, etc.)
• Meal preparation and meal assistance when required including deliver room trays and pickup after meals.
• 30-minute room checks for memory care and 2-hour for AL and document.
• Report changes in resident conditions, document in care suite and 24-hour log.
• Conduct other rooms checks per service plan.
• Answer all call lights and in a timely manner.
• Wear walkie-talkies at all times.
• Complete task sheets, laundry, and general cleaning as needed.
• Contact family members as necessary regarding the resident’s condition. Contacts can be for needed appointment, incidents, needed supplies, etc.
• Help serve meals and clean up, keeping in mind the dietary needs of the residents.
• Encourage residents’ involvement in socialization and participation in activities. Assist with activities as needed or conduct activity. Gather residents for activities and conduct activities with supplies provided when Activity Coordinator is not present.
• Greet all visitors in a courteous manner.
• Staff must be awake and alert during all shifts.
• Always be alert to the emergency medical needs of residents and secure assistance when needed.
• Repair or correct any minor items (toilet paper, light bulbs working, microwave off, etc.).
• Notify the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Resident Care Coordinator or Maintenance person of any faulty equipment or necessary repairs of building in writing. If it is an emergency and the Administrator or the Director of Nursing cannot be contacted at home; call the cell phone.
• Call the Administrator in all emergencies.
• Answer incoming calls in a professional manner. Take messages and distribute them through the staff mailboxes.
• Give tours of the facility if the Marketing Director or Administrator is unavailable. Fill out card when tour is competed and put in HR box.
• Enforce the house rules, which are incorporated into the residents’ lease.
• Respect and honor the residents’ rights as stated in the “Residents Rights and Responsibilities”.
• Update and submit list of supplies needing to be ordered to the Director of Nursing/ Resident Care Coordinator.
• At the completion of your shift, record any “news” in the computer 24-Hour Logas well as complete on the paper 24-Hour Log and sign your name.
• Remain in the facility until the next shift person relieves you. Do a security room check with next shift.
• Complete nursing notes in computer prior to the end of the shift. If computer is not operational, complete the paper Nurses Notes and sign your name. Make sure ADLs are clicked off in care suite. If ADL’s not completed document why.
• Make sure shower logs and skin assessment logs are complete after showers are completed.
• Residents weight and vitals are to be completed by the 5th of each month and recorded.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Take trash out before leaving and replace trash bags.
• Complete and provide documentation of attending 18 hours of in-service education annually.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned by the management team.
• Exhibit teamwork with all departments.
• When blue dotted staff member must stay over for on coming shift when there is a call out or on coming shift is running late or a no call no show.

QualificationsQualifications:

Current certifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide; CPR, First Aid. Must also have an outgoing personality, patience and compassion. Flexibility and the ability to communicate in a pleasant voice and manner. One year experience working with the older adults is preferred.

Equipment to be used:

Use of equipment related to the personal care of residents and the general cleanliness of the facility. Must be proficient in the use of blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and all other vital sign equipment. Use of weight scale, and adaptive equipment to enhance residents’ quality of life.

Mental and Physical demands:

The direct care staff must be able to meet a work schedule with multi-faceted tasks. Physically, he or she must have the stamina to carry out repetitive activities and the hand dexterity with which to operate equipment related to residents’ personal care, medical needs, or needed documentation. He or she must have the physical strength to lift and manipulate residents utilizing proper lifting techniques and the weight of at least 40-pound objects or any size resident. This is to ensure that the support and personal care is given to all residents.

Staff must possess the analytical and observational skills to make decisions that would safeguard the health and safety and service plans of residents in care.

Working Conditions:

You work in the designated nursing station areas, halls, dining rooms, and studios of residents. Indoors and some outdoors activities may be required as you support other staff in kitchen, dining room, and activities. The purpose is to ensure the staff’s knowledge of residents’ behavior, health, general location and availability to respond to emergencies. The staff work area is located at each nurses station and throughout interior and exterior of building floor will be your central point of work.

Dress Code:

The direct care staff must always dress professionally and wear company name badge. Appropriate clothing is uniform (grey scrub top and scrub pants) of facility. Jeans, shorts, sports clothes, open-toed shoes, and sandals are not acceptable daily attire. Hair, breads and nails need to be kept neat and clean.

Employment is contingent upon proof of USA citizenship or work permit, a valid Virginia driver’s license, a social security card, nursing assistant certificate, criminal background check and passage of a drug screening.