Personal Care Attendant - Full-Time
Company: Gardant
Location: South Elgin
Posted on: August 3, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
a
Diversity Statement: Intentionally co-creating a culture of
belonging and equity.
Recruiting for Personal Care Attendant to join our Team
The community is managed by Gardant Management Solutions who is the
10th Largest Assisted Living operator in the United States.
The Personal Care Attendant will cover all the bases through a
results oriented approach to develop and cultivate relationships
with the residents and families. Our draft pick will be a
professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills
to provide assistance to assigned residents with the activities of
daily living in accordance with the residents individualized
service plan. Such responsibilities shall include assistance with
dressing, bathing set up, personal hygiene, supervision and
stand-by assist with toileting, escorting, dining support,
encourage eating and hydration, and social reassurance. Report all
changes of condition and Resident concerns to supervisor. Respond
to emergency call alerts in accordance with facility policies.
Assist with dietary, housekeeping, laundry and activity
departmental activities as assigned. Document, on a daily basis, as
to resident assistance activities and resident status in accordance
with facility policy.
Fulfills the following responsibilities:
* Receives report and assignment when coming on duty and gives
report on assigned residents when going off duty.
* Attend General Orientation and PCA Training/competency classes,
at time of hire and annually, as indicated.
* Is aware of resident needs for social and psychological
support.
* Is aware of and adheres to Resident's Bill of Rights and
confidentiality of resident information.
* Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law.
Requirements:
* Must complete a specialized training program and successfully
complete a Competency Exam.
* Enrollment in an approved CNA Training Program is encouraged and
supported.
* Be at least 18 years of age.
* Complete at least eight years of grade school or provide proof of
equivalent knowledge. High School graduates are preferred.
* Be able to read, speak and understand the English language or a
language understood by a substantial percentage of the facility's
residents.
* Provide evidence of employment or occupation, if any, and
residence for two years prior to initial employment as a nursing
assistant.
* Complete the same background checks as do Certified Nursing
Assistants.
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to follow oral and written directions and work
independently in the absence of supervision.
Keywords: Gardant, Elgin , Personal Care Attendant - Full-Time, Other , South Elgin, Illinois
Click
here to apply!
|