Job description

PCA Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate person to join our family of caring. The person in this position 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.

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, the physician, pharmacy 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 and do several jobs at once

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pensacola, FL 32514: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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