Personal Care Aide (PRN) - Walnut Ridge

About the role

Walnut Ridge Assisted Living is seeking Personal Care Aides (PCA) and Resident Care Aides (RCA) to provide outstanding resident care and physical support on a daily basis in our residents' home. A caregiver will provide compassionate care and assistance with activities of daily living. The ideal candidate comes with a big heart as they support and respond to the residents' emotional and physical needs. This is a PRN opportunity. Walnut Ridge has partnered with Tapcheck, a mobile app that allows team members to access their earned wages instantly.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Assist with daily living activities to make sure 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
• Infection Control precautions and practices are utilized with all activities
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire and emergency procedures. Reports 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")
• Can endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and keep a calm, professional demeanor throughout

Benefits

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