Personal Care Aide - Personal Care Home
1w1 week agoGuthrie
US · Part-time · $15 – $20/hr
About this role
As a member of the Personal Care Home team, the Personal Care Aide assists residents by providing care that allows them to function at their highest level. Services provided for residents over 18 years of age regardless of age, race, religion, and cultural background. Majority of services for elderly residents; must be 18 years of age.
Assist residents with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring. Help with medication administration and serving meals to assure adequate nutrition and hydration. Make rounds, anticipate resident needs, and respond to call bells in a timely manner.
Report to supervisor any pertinent information, including changes observed in resident condition and behavior. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local government rules and regulations.
Complete required documentation, training, and education to maintain certifications. Participate in annual 12-hour training, Department of Public Welfare Medication Course, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities. Training and certification provided upon hiring.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Maintains Medication Administration Certification, CPR and First Aid certification
- Complete Department-approved medications administration course and diabetes education for blood glucose testing
- Successful completion of Department-approved direct care training course and competency test
- Training in safe management techniques, ADLs and IADLs, personal hygiene, dementia care
- Knowledge of normal aging, nutrition, infection control, universal precautions
- Experience preferred but not required
- Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral communication
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring)
- Assist with medication administration
- Assist in serving meals, assuring adequate nutrition and hydration
- Make rounds, anticipate residents' needs, and respond to call bells timely
- Report to supervisor pertinent information including changes in condition and behavior
- Assist in maintaining safe and clean environment
- Complete required documentation, training, and education to maintain certifications
Benefits
- Training and certification provided upon hiring
- Annual 12 hours of training
- Complete Department of Public Welfare Medication Course within 90 days
- Joining the Guthrie team as part of a tradition of excellence in health care
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