Personal Care Assistant (Assisted Living) - Full Time or Part Time

What’s In It For You:

Bonus: 

• $750 Sign-on bonus
• Must maintain at least 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)

Extra Cash: 

• Earn shift differentials from $0.50 to $3.00 per hour depending on shift
• Earn additional pay incentives up to $5/hour for picking up additional, non-scheduled shifts

POSITION SUMMARY: 
This caretaker position provides personal cares, medication administration, assists with special activities, and cleaning to all residents that reside in the CBRF units at the Health Care Campus to ensure safety and overall assistance as guided by an Individual Service Plan. 

This position is available for Full-Time or Part-Time shifts. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Record pertinent information pertaining to the residents’ care. 
• Assist residents with medication administration at the appropriate time.
• Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements of the resident, and if necessary, feeding the resident. 
• Assist the resident with therapy exercises under the direction of a Licensed Therapist. 
• Assist or perform personal care including but not limited to hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with ambulation with or without mechanical aid. 
• Assist with routine bodily functions such as toileting. 
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. 
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the residents including reading, walks, or other approved activities.
• Accompany residents to approved community activities away from the CBRF.
• Perform other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan. 
• Take residents’ vital signs and record input and output. 
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition to appropriate Registered Nurse staff.
• Participate in in-service education programs. 
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES   
This section details the essential competencies required to perform the job effectively, including a mix of technical knowledge, practical skills, and personal attributes. 

• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use to promote personal and resident safety. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information and protect resident rights and privacy in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. 
• Ability to communicate observations and changes in a resident’s condition clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing to the licensed nurse for evaluation. 
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, compassionate, and supportive relationships with residents. 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and tactfully with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers. 
• Technical proficiency in the use of relevant software applications, databases, standard office equipment, and other technology tools relevant to the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned duties, respond appropriately to changing resident needs, and complete assigned responsibilities in a timely manner. 
• Ability to perform assigned duties accurately and with attention to detail, including documenting and communicating resident care information. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a resident care team and communicate and collaborate with nursing staff, coworkers, and other members of the organization. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS   
This section outlines the communication abilities necessary for effective performance.  These skills reflect the need to interact with the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a clear, professional, and effective manner. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to engage with the public, handle inquiries, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to explain complex or technical information in a clear, understandable manner.
• Ability to listen actively and accurately understand verbal instructions or concerns.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations. 

REASONING ABILITY 
This section outlines the cognitive skills required to perform the job effectively.  This includes the ability to apply logic, make decisions, solve problems, and understand complex information. 

• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment when responding to emergencies, unexpected situations, or changing resident needs. 
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in a resident's physical, mental, or emotional condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate licensed nurse or supervisor.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions within established care plans, procedures, and the scope of the position, including knowing when to seek assistance.
• Ability to adjust priorities and respond appropriately to changing resident needs while maintaining resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This work requires moderate/heavy physical work lifting up to 75 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work regularly involves sitting, frequently involves standing and performing fine motor skills and repetitive motions, and frequently involves walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching above shoulder level or below the waist.
• Visual ability to perform tasks such as reading documents, operating vehicles, using computer screens, or working with detailed data.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively with others, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work requires observing general surroundings and activities to safely perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Work is primarily in a health care setting.
• Work requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Age 16 or older.
• Completed Personal Care Worker training, preferred.
• Previous experience in a caregiver role, preferred.
• Completion of CBRF training: standard precautions, fire safety, first aide, and medication management program within 90 days of hire.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.

Starting pay is determined within the expected hiring range based on qualifications, directly related experience, and internal equity. Employees may advance through the full salary range in accordance with County policy.