Medication/ Tech & Personal Care Attendant - Full time & PRN

Description

Purpose of this position

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents. 

Open Shifts - 6am - 2pm; 2pm to 10pm and PRN all shits (including overnights).  

Performance Standards

1. Follow established performance standards and perform duties per nursing service policies and procedures.
2. Administer medications according to physician orders. 
3. Assist residents with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, toileting, bathing, etc.) as documented in the residents’ service plans. Assure residents have call lights at hand and answer call lights promptly.
4. Conduct resident rounds as assigned. Complete and document assignments timely, completely and accurately.
5. Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action. Reacts calmly in emergency situations and follows appropriate procedures by notifying a supervisor, services required for care, and gathering appropriate resident documents for healthcare personnel. 
6. Documents in shift communication book according to policy. Document incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures.
7. Participate in the development of an individualized service plan of assigned residents. Review care plans and perform nursing care as outlined.
8. Maintains clean comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.  
9. Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a supervisor. Listen to resident and family complaints, initiate corrective action and report problems to a supervisor.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control by proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, urinals, bedpans, and adequate hand washing.  
11. Provides laundry and housekeeping service to residents as assigned. Perform cleaning and waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility and infection control policies. 
12. Observe all facility policies and procedures.
13. Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
14. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
15. Effectively use computer programs and software as required to perform functions of job and employment. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

Education: The ability to understand written and oral instructions in English.

License or Certification: NONE - will train 

Experience: None required