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Life Care Centers of America

Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified)

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationStoneham/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

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      Live the Mission

      Position Summary

      The Personal Care Assistant Non Certified is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients (after successful completion of a competency skills checklist) under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

      Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

      • High school diploma or equivalent
      • Currently enrolled in a State approved CNA program
      • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

      Specific Job Requirements

      • 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
      • 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

      Essential Functions

      • Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
      • Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse
      • 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

      An Equal Opportunity Employer

  • About the company

      Our residents and patients matter most at Life Care Centers of America. Whether you’re looking for short-term rehab as you recover from surgery or you’re needing some extended medical care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are here for you.

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