PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) - THE KEMPTON OF ROCK HILL

Company: Liberty Health
Location: Rock Hill
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced:

We are currently seeking an experienced:

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (PCA)

Full Time, Evenings

Job Summary:

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• Assists residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and ADL's as needed during shift. - - - -
• Changes linen on beds with bath schedule and/or PRN. - - - -
• Takes and records vital signs per policy and/or as directed. - - - -
• Assist CNA's with needed tasks. - - - -
• Turns residents while in bed per Facility policy. - - - -
• Repositions residents while out of bed per Facility policy. - - - -
• Assists with oral hygiene including denture care when getting up in the morning, after meals, at bedtime, and/or when needed. - - - -
• Answers call bells promptly following Facility policy. - - - -
• Completes patient care records at end of shift, including accurate I and O. - - - -
• At the end of month, fill in Patient Observation Records and Activity Attendance Records for the next month. - - - -
• Collects urine or stool specimens as directed. - - - -
• Gives enemas as directed. - - - -
• Keeps patient unit/halls clean and neat. - - - -
• Keeps bedside tables, chest of drawers, and closets clean, neat and organized. (Including clothing) - - - -
• Cares for and cleans nursing equipment. (BP equipment, thermometers, etc.) - - - -
• Follows restraint policy, including release. - - - -
• Assists with post-mortem care when needed. - - - -
• Assures residents have fresh ice water by refilling pitchers with ice and/or water at least once every shift. - - - -
• Cleans water pitchers, cups, bedpans, urinals per schedules. - - - -
• Rinses personal clothing, sheets, etc. if soiled before placing in appropriate laundry barrel. - - - -
• Assists residents with bedpan or urinal. - - - -
• Empties catheter bags at end of shift and records output on appropriate record. - - - -
• Assists with rehabilitation programs such as bowel and bladder retraining, grooming, etc. and always charting on Rehabilitation sheet every shift. - - - -
• Assists charge nurse with resident needs and treatments as directed. - - - -
• Keeps a clean towel and a clean washcloth for each patient in bathrooms as all times. (Replaces immediately when used.). - - - -
• Empties incontinent pad barrel and linen containers every shift and replaces plastic bags in containers. - - - -
• Reports at end of shift to oncoming CNA's. - - - -
• Understands and agree to follow policy of no transfers until Certified. Agrees to obtain assistance from a CNA assigned to assist the Care assistant with tasks they are not comfortable or trained to perform and with ALL transfers.Job Requirements:
  
  
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  • Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent. - - - -
  • Must be a graduate of a NA1 training program. Must have passed the program and must pass state test within 4 months from completion. - - - -
  • Must be willing to care for geriatric patients and have a genuine concern for their welfare. - - - -
  • Must be willing to receive, understand, and follow orders. - - - -
  • Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other nursing staff, other departments, and families and visitors. - - - -
  • Must be kind and respectful to patients, staff, and visitors. - - - -
  • Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically. - - - -
  • Wears approved colored dress uniform, or approved colored top and natural colored hose, white nonporous (leather) shoes and nametag. - - - -
  • Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene. - - - -
  • Must read, know, and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies and procedures. - - - -
  • Must attend in service training and other staff meetings as required. Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information.
    
    Background checks/drug-free workplace.
    
    EOE.
    
    
    
    
    
    
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