Job Details
Job Location
James L West Presbt Care Ctr - Fort Worth, TX
Position Type
Student
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Entry Level
Description
Students will adhere to the required dress code wearing gray scrubs each day. Students must follow all James L. West Center for Dementia Care policies and procedures, state and federal laws. Students are required to attend all class sessions. Classes will be held Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm for a period of three weeks. During the three week instructional period, students will be compensated at minimum wage. At the end of the three week instructional period, students must pass the written and skill performance tests successfully in order to continue employment. If employment is continued after successful completion of tests then hourly wages will be increased to the standard starting rate for the company at the time. Due to the investment of education, at no cost to the student, the successful student will agree to work for James L. West Center for Dementia Care for the period of one (1) year.
Qualifications
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a 12th grade education through a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Specific Requirements
Must be at least 17 years of age or older
Must pass criminal background check and drug screening process
Must have two forms of identification
Must be able to work in the United States
Meet Center's uniform requirements: gray scrubs, short nails, no jewelry, etc
Must comply with the no moonlighting policy
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a residents condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be knowledgeable of computers and other office machines.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetic devices that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds chest high and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Will be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.