PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT
: Job Details :

Personal Care Attendant Green Cove Springs , Florida **Job ID** *99462*

**Position Location** *US-FL-Green Cove Springs*

**Facility Name** *Green Cove Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center*

**Job Category** *PCA*

**Position Location : Street** *803 OakStreet*

**Position Location : Zip** *32043-4317*

**Position Status** *FT is 35+ HOURS WK*

**Job Overview****Personal Care Attendant** **-** **Personal Care Assistant** **-** **Patient Care Technician** ***7 AM - 7 PM AND 7 PM TO 7 AM SHIFTS AVAILABLE***

***Paid Training. No experience necessary.***

Personal Care Attendants (PCAs - Non Certified) will work under supervision of the Nurse Manager and partner with Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) to provide routine direct nursing care to assigned residents/patients, following successful completion of a **paid online** 8-hour training course. During this on-the-job training period, Consulate Health Care will work with the Personal Care Attendant to further improve and expand his/her patient care skills.

**Primary Responsibilities**

* Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the Nurse Manager.

* Treat all residents and patients fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.

* Answer resident call lights to address specific needs.

* Assist with general activities of daily living and accompany residents to various activities and functions.

* Aide in development of resident treatment plans and complete required care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

* Demonstrate proper infection control practices/policies.

* Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

* Facilitate social visits to room-bound residents via FaceTime, Phone or Skype.

* Assist ONLY in two person transfers or lifting with certified or licensed personnel.

* Report any injuries of an unknown source, including skin

* Deliver all medications found in the residents room/possession to the Clinical

* Report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Manager immediately.

* Demonstrate a passion for caring with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.

**Education**

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

**Career Ladder**

Completion of the 8-hour course and following clinical skills checklist allows testing to become a Certified Nurse Assistant that comes with a **pay increase** !

Personal Care Attendants are encouraged to seek a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

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