Caregivers-Clarke County

## CaregiverJob Responsibilities Clarke County, MS

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to patients in various locations within the Lauderdale County area. Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
• Help patients with daily tasks such as serving meals, feeding, ambulating, turning, and positioning.
• Ensure patients receive fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Adjunct Care Provision:
• Administer enemas, douches, and non-sterile dressings as needed.
• Prepare surgical preps, apply ice packs, and provide heat treatments.
• Assist with sitz baths and therapeutic baths.
• Apply restraints when necessary.
• Monitoring Patient Stability:
• Regularly check vital signs (such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature) to maintain patient stability.
• Monitor weight changes.
• Test urine samples and record intake and output information.
• Patient Comfort and Communication:
• Utilize available resources and materials to enhance patient comfort.
• Transport patients as required.
• Respond promptly to patients' call lights and requests.
• Report any observations or concerns about patients to the nursing supervisor.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Complete necessary forms, reports, logs, and records accurately.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism:
• Safeguard patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Uphold professional standards, hospital policies, federal and state requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Continuous Learning and Growth:
• Participate in educational opportunities to stay updated on best practices.
• Read relevant professional publications.
• Engage with professional organizations.
• Maintain licensure as required.
• Contributing to Department Reputation:
• Take ownership of tasks and willingly accept new and diverse requests.
• Explore opportunities to add value to the nursing department and the hospital as a whole.
  
  

## Work Hours & Benefits

• **Flexible Hours**: We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability.
• **Shift Work**: Our PCA positions cover various shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• **Number of Work Days**: Specify the number of workdays per week (e.g., full-time, part-time).
• **Additional Benefits**: Describe any unique benefits, such as childcare assistance or commuter benefits, that set us apart as an employer.
  
  

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives!