Personal Care Attendant - Full-Time
Company: White Oaks at Spring Street
Location: South Elgin
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
aDiversity 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 Residents 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 facilitys 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.
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