The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is responsible for providing care to and assisting residents with tasks related to theactivities of daily living. The PCA will work under the supervision of a licensed nursing staff and in collaboration with theCertified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Completed a training program that consists of a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of education. The 16 hours ofrequired education and eight (8) hours of simulation must be completed before the PCA has any direct contact with aresident.
- May work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months. At the conclusion of the four (4) month period, the PCA mustmeet the certification requirements to become a CNA.
- Work exclusively for one (1) nursing facility before becoming a CNA as defined under 400.211(2)(d)
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current duringemployment.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
- The PCA will not be assigned or provide care or services to a resident on isolation precautions.
- The PCA will not apply or don orthotics and prosthetics devices or braces.
- The PCA will not feed a resident prior to completing the training for paid feeding assistants required in 400.141, F.S.
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- 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.
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Turn, reposition, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Transfer from bed to chair/wheelchair/use of Gait belt - one (1) person standby/transfer. For anything beyonda one-person transfer, the PCA may only assist and must be directed by a certified/licensed staff member.
- Assist to toilet/use of urinal (only for a resident requiring one (1) person/standby assistance)
- Assist with dressing, undressing, incontinent, and perineal care
- Assist with oral care for conscious residents only
- Pass and retrieve trays (set up/opening packages for residents who can consume meals independently)
- Accurately document and chart patient care
- Respond to call lights promptly
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.
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