Personal Care Assistant

The Personal Care Assistant Non Certified is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients (after successful completion of a competency skills checklist) under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and DASOM standards. Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • Currently enrolled in a State approved CNA program • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to DASOM’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions: • Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse • Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse • Accurately document and chart patient care • Respond to call lights promptly • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients • Assist in the evacuation of patients • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer