Associate Patient Care Assstant (DOH/FBMC #13781+)

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?

Residents at a long-term care facility.

Ideal Candidate

• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• The willingness to handle difficult residents with patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• The ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.

Minimum Qualification

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Employment Requirements

• This position is designated as safety 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.
• Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire.
• Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.
• Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from the State of New Mexico or must receive Certified Nursing Assistant Certification within four (4) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,

Supplemental Information

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• Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rrios (575)537-8667 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
• 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.