Personal Care Assistant (Livingston County Residents Only)

RESIDENCY- Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application: Livingston County This is routine work requiring efficient performance of simple tasks under general supervision. The work of employees in this class involves the thorough execution of tasks, which follow a well-established routine or a written set of instructions. A Personal Care Assistant does related work as required. Makes beds and changes bed linens; Places residents' personal clothing in wardrobes and drawers; Straightens residents' rooms and wardrobes , makes sure televisions and radios are off when not in use; Distributes and collects residents' meal trays on the neighborhoods; Assists in the dining room with pouring beverages, passing plates, cutting food, opening containers, etc.; Provides verbal cues for residents to complete their meal, records intakes if instructed; Passes nourishments and HS Snacks to residents and documents per protocol; Distributes ice and water pitchers; Answers residents' nurse call light and assists with non-clinical requests; Delivers residents' newspapers and or mail; Operates elevators to aid in transporting residents to/from activities, in-house clinic appointments, etc.; Transports residents in wheelchairs; Assists in preparing rooms for new admissions or room changes; Gets rooms prepared for resident programs; Socializes with residents; and Performs other related tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

: Working knowledge of simple housekeeping methods; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to get along with others; ability to read and write; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understanding the simple needs of residents; ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others; tact and courtesy; sensitivity to the reaction of others; cleanliness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

None is required, but some experience working in a health care facility or with the elderly in a home setting is desirable. Personal Care Assistants, L in the County Service