Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified) Position Available In White, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified) at Life Care Center of Sparta in Sparta, TN is a full-time evening position that involves providing routine nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, enrollment in a State-approved CNA program, and CPR certification. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care tasks, maintaining professional relationships, and adhering topany policies.
Job Description
Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified)
Life Care Center of Sparta
Sparta, TN Employment Status:
Full-Time Shift:
Evening
Position Summary
The Personal Care Assistant Non Certified is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients (after successfulpletion of apetency 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 guidelineserning functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in allpetency 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 followpany policies including harassment andpliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct andpletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriatepliance 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
