Personal Care Provider 1028

Purpose of this position

Provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse/AL Administrator. 

Qualifications

1. Maintain a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year as mandatory by facility and Nebraska State regulations.
2. Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
3. Cannot have been convicted of any crime related to any services to be provided under this job description, including, but not limited to moral turpitude, assault or violence.
4. Must be able to speak and understand the English language or a language understood by a substantial portion of the facility’s residents.
5. Physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may require lifting up to 50lbs, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.
6. Possess personal qualities making it possible to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Ex: respect for each person as an individual, kindness, and loyalty.
7. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Must be able to work at any Northfield Retirement Communities Long Term Care, or Assisted Living facility as assigned.

Responsibilities – Assists patients in the following areas:

1. Personal care functions including:
   1. Bathing or showers.
   2. Skin Care
   3. Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
   4. Grooming (shampoo, nail care and shaving)
   5. Oral hygiene (denture care)
   6. Assist with Dressing and undressing

1. Assists with distribution of meal trays.
2. Measuring and recording intake and output.
3. Weigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale, report changes within 3 lbs to RN Consultant or AL Administrator.
4. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, side rails, brace, and splints)  
5. Helps keep resident’s rooms clean and supplied.
6. Details interior and exterior areas on a regular basis using general cleaning tools and equipment (i.e. broom, mop, vacuum, shampooer, etc)
7. Assists with maintaining and cleaning kitchen.
8. Prepares minimal foods for residents such as jello, salads, pasta, etc. 
9. Assists with admission and discharge of patients as directed.
10. Ensures a safe, clean environment for residents and co-workers.  Initiate corrective action.
11. Provides for proper and safe care of patient’s clothing and valuables.
12. Promptly reports all changes in resident’s condition, including skin integrity, to supervisor.
13. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
14. Properly documents intake and output of resident’s condition and all care provided according to the facilities policy and procedures.
15. Answer call lights and make rounds unless otherwise stated.
16. Complete assignments timely and accurately.
17. Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Supervisor.
18. Follow resident service agreements and assignment sheets accurately.
19. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, and staff.
20. Come to work in a neat, clean uniform with nametag and gait belt and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
21. Come to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
22. Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.
23. Observe infection control procedures.
24. Follow Resident’s Rights policies.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.