Daycare Personal Care Attendant

Responsibilities

• Perform basic skilled personal care tasks as per the participant’s wishes, Plan of Care, or as directed by the Floor Manager.
• Monitor and assist participants in the Quiet Room, Day Room, restrooms, and showers.
• Report any pertinent information regarding the participant’s health status or needs to the Floor Manager, including any observed changes requiring follow up or special interventions.
• Absorb and assist with laundry, cleaning tables, cleaning participant’s bathroom after use, cleaning spills and maintaining the day health center in a neat, safe and orderly fashion.
• Clean equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, lap trays, lap buddies, etc. as needed.
• Organize and maintain storage closets, supplies, cabinets, etc.
• Distribute meals and assist participants with feeding as needed.
• Provide reassurance, encouragement, and support to the participants.
• Motivate participants to maximize involvement with program activities and to increase independence according to the individual’s abilities.
• Absorb and assist with loading and unloading of participants on/off the van during their arrival and departure from the center in a safe manner.
• Change participant oxygen tubing and label each week.
• Document encounters on a daily basis according to guidelines; as well as all documentation requirements on a timely basis.
• Absorb and assist with the following: Recreational/Physical Activities, Orientation, Arts & crafts, Social/Educational Activities, Entertainment Activities.
• Maintain the department’s supply inventory per protocol.
• Assist Activity Coordinator to carry out daily recreational activities.
• Adhere to all Bienvivir policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
• Texas Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Food Handlers Card.
• One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate competency skills.