Patient Care Assistant
Job description
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Have you wanted to start a career in Health Care? Do you want to Learn to Earn $20.00 /hour when you become a CNA? Join us at Grand Boulevard Health and Rehabilitation Center as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and we will train you how to become a CNA!
As a PCA, you will be under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN, and will be expected to assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, help with meal time/hydration, keep resident rooms and center clean and organized, and complete related tasked as assigned.
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Our open shifts are as follows: Days, Evenings and Nights
PCA Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs
- Turning/repositioning the residents while in bed
- Assist residents with personal hygiene such as incontinence care, showers/baths, dressing, toileting, etc.
- Transfers (only residents requiring one-person assistance)
- Communicate professionally with residents, family members and staff. Refer residents or their families to the Nurse as needed
- Bring residents down to meals or assure they are notified of the times of meals
- Communicate immediately any changes in a resident to the Nurse/DON
- Pass out hydration and snacks at the appropriate times
- Check on residents periodically
- Make beds - occupied and unoccupied
- Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding residents' rights
- Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment; in addition to HIPPA guidelines
PCA Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Completion of high school education
- Following completion of the initial eight-hour course, continued on-the-job training will include working under the direct supervision of nursing staff and in collaboration with the Certified Nursing Assistants to provide activities of daily living services
- Must have a genuine interest in geriatric work
- Continuing in-services as needed
- Must be organized and have the ability to work well with others
- Must be able to multi-task
At Pensacola Health Partners, we understand that every moment counts and we are dedicated in making sure our patients/residents continue to enjoy theirs. We are committed to providing quality healthcare in a safe environment and understand the need for COVID vaccinations. We offer all 3 of the vaccines at no cost to all current associates and new hires. Any medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed for approval.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Work Location: One location
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