Caregiver/PCA (Full-Time)(7a-3p) - Gates House

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Aid with daily living activities to ensure the patient is taken care of, including turning and ambulating patients and delivering food and beverages to patients throughout the day
• Help patients with personal hygiene, such as providing bedpans and helping them bathe
• Provide adjunct patient care as needed, including delivering ice packs and dressings to help relieve pain while in therapy or baths for soothing purposes after their session has ended
• Closely monitor and record food intake, as well as urinary and fecal output, to be shared with key medical and nursing staff
• Process a wide range of information from other professionals and work with physicians, caregivers, and nurses
• Utilize infection control precautions and practices with all activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency procedures and report all safety violations

Requirements

• Passion for the senior population
• High School diploma or GED
• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association) preferred
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to think and work independently, with direction from a team leader or manager, while maintaining efficient and consistent communications at all times
• Excellent oral communication skills when speaking with other health professionals in the presence of residents (i.e. "bedside manner")
• The ability to endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and maintain a calm, professional demeanor throughout

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities