Personal Care Attendant - Gethired

The Personal Care Attendant (Non Certified) is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Education & Experience: 

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be CPR certified or able to obtain certification prior to orientation.

Job Requirements: 

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.

Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.

Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.

Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.

Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care.

Must be able to respond to call lights promptly, exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients .

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients, demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.