Patient Care Assistant

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The essential functions of this roles are as follows:

• Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with residents, families and other disciplines and departments;

• Establishes rapport with residents to aid in the treatment program and recovery model;

• Acts as a therapeutic role model;

• Assists with other teaching of residents and significant others as needed;

• On occasion, work may require emergency decisions and actions such as physically controlling residents according to recognized therapeutic control procedures;

• Acts in emergency situations to verbally and physically aid residents and to modify adverse resident behavior;

• Acts in emergency situations involving modification or control of aggressive behavior of residents;

• Knows and is able to apply first-aid techniques and to carry out life saving measures;

• Knows techniques such as problem-oriented charting, acceptable control techniques and behavior modification procedures and is able to apply these skills as required;

• Performs duties for the physical care of residents, including bathing, feeding and dressing as well as provide training;

• Escorts residents as directed;

• Checks and records residents' vital signs;

• Observes, records and reports the condition and behavior of residents;

• Operates medical equipment such as sphygmomanometer, thermometer, oximeter, glucometer, alcosensor and urine drug screens;

• Assists in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment by performing a variety of housekeeping duties such as cleaning equipment, spills and clothing to insure the comfort and well-being of residents;

• Communicates effectively as a member of treatment team regarding resident care and training programs;

• Assists in selecting, scheduling and implementing activities which contribute to the goals and objectives established for each resident in the treatment plan;

• Maintains accurate records, reports and charts using written and electronic means;

• Assists with maintenance of established standards and policies and, when assigned.

• Provides direction for other attendants and communicates to the supervisor;

• Serves on committees as requested;

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• CNA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21