Personal Care Attendant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living. Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
• Receives report from the previous shift.
• Maintains physician’s orders in accordance with policy.
• Communicates appropriately with physicians, Resident Care Coordinator, Executive Director, outside health care agencies and others as appropriate. Utilizes communication tools as per policy.
• Consistently complete documentation using appropriate tools in accordance with policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Assures doors are locked and alarmed (if applicable) at all times.
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing/linen and facility to RCC and Executive Director. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
• Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to RCC and Executive Director as directed.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures, follows facility policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Wears name tag at all times.
• Maintains resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert charting.
• Maintains service plans. May participate in Service Plan reviews.
• Reads shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift.
• Documents in shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift.
• Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care.
• Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way per service plan requirements.
• Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed.
• Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing.
• Documents care given; adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested.
• Assists with resident activity programs as assigned.
• Performs all other related duties assigned by Resident Care Coordinator or Executive Director.