Associate Patient Care Assistant Long-Term Care Part Time (DOH/NMBHI #13322)
Why does the job exist?
Provide direct personal care and related support to long-term care facility residents to maintain quality care services and provide an optimum quality of life.
How does it get done?
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Who are the customers?
The primary customers are the future residents and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health.
Minimum Qualification
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
- Must possess a valid Drivers License.
- Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Safety Sensitivity
This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
Working Conditions
This position will work in an office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal, personal computer, and phone usage. The work is in a psychiatric hospital setting with patients who struggle with mental illness and could present with unpredictable behavior.
Supplemental Information
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- Agency Contact Information:
- Diana Arguello (505)454-2159
- Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.