JOB TITLE: Personal Care Aide (PCA)

DEPARTMENT: Assisted Living

SUPERVISOR: Director of Assisted Living

WORK AREA: Assisted Living Facility

Beautiful White Oak Estates in Spartanburg is seeking talented and compassionate Caregivers to join our Assisted Living team

WORKING HOURS:

Hours of work Saturday & Sunday 3p-11p

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Assisted Living Director

DUTIES:

1. Clock-in and out at the designated time.

2. Report to nursing station promptly. Be in appropriate uniform, complete with name tag.

3. Receive report of resident care from off going employees as necessary.

4. Wash hands before and after giving care to each resident.

5. Residents are to be kept clean and dry with special attention and care given to the skin.

6. Encourage residents to get out of bed daily and participate in resident activities, when medically permissible. Residents should be dressed in street clothes when up.

7. Resident rooms are kept clean and tidy and linen is changed as per routine and assignment of particular unit.

8. Correct any condition that may increase risk of an accident (i.e., spilled water on floor, equipment obstructing hallway).

9. Carry out reality orientation when caring for residents who are confused or disoriented. Talks to each resident during care, meals, etc.

10. Answer call lights promptly. Keep call light button within reach of resident.

11. Encourage residents to take fluids unless contra-indicated (i.e., NPO – fluid restrictions). Fluids are offered on routine rounds, unless contra-indicated.

12. Give care in a professional manner, kindness, respect, and courteousness to all residents (i.e., call by Mr., Mrs., Miss). The residents’ right to privacy is respected by all.

13. Work cooperatively and as a team with fellow workers.

14. Report to Nurse in charge any change in resident’s condition or an unusual condition noted regarding resident. Complete special assignments made by the Charge Nurse (i.e., checking shower room or clean work area at end of shift).

15. Attend planned staff meetings and in-service programs for staff as required.

16. Assist residents to scheduled activities and the dining room for meals.

17. May assist in admitting and discharging residents (i.e., getting settled in room, filling ice pitcher, taking vital signs, demonstrating call light).

18. Assist with preparing residents for tests and x-rays, visits by physicians and dentists, physical therapy, and may transport to areas or departments where the above takes place.

19. Assist with operating TV and radio as needed and/or requested.

20. Washes hands before and after resident contact / care. Wears gloves during bathing, incontinent care, etc. Adheres to universal, standard or other precautions, as appropriate.

21. Assists with housekeeping tasks to maintain common areas.

22. Assist with serving lunch and dinner as needed.

23. Other duties as assigned.

White Oak Estates in an equal opportunity employer