Job Description

Carver Living Center is located in Durham NC, is seeking PCAs. The PCAs are assistants to the CNAs.  They provide direct and indirect care to residents under the supervision of a nurse and perform other duties assigned by nurses and other clinical and administrative leadership. The PCAs collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maximize the quality of life for the residents. They are responsible for performing a variety functions as assigned and are expected to adhere to the provisions in the employee handbook. We will place you thru the C.N.A program at a local community program.

Standards and Responsibilities:
Indirect Resident Care Duties of PCA

• Performs duties of homemaker when needed
• Answers call light in a timely manner
• Places all belongings within patients reach (call light, pitcher, glasses, remote, etc.)
• Serves and collect meal trays, assists during meals, sanitizes/cleans tables after meals
• Assists residents in communication involving technology (Zoom, Face time, others)
• Assists with monitoring residents in common area to maintain safety, providing 1:1 supervision as needed
• Assists residents in admission and discharge including inventory of belongings
• Gathers supplies needed for provision of care
• Makes unoccupied beds
• Assists residents in activity engagement of their choice and interest
• Assists in assigned housekeeping tasks
• Performs other indirect care duties normally assigned to CNAs and homemakers as directed.

Direct Resident Care Duties of PCA

• Primarily performs selected CNA tasks after training

General:

• Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Responsible for using personal protective equipment as necessary Performs other duties as assigned;
• Ability to respect and communicate effectively with co-workers and managers;
• Strictly adheres to resident's confidentiality, resident rights and abuse prohibition
• Adheres to facility's safety regulations and infection control policies and procedures when performing tasks;
• Mandatory reporter of actual and suspected abuse and knowledgeable of facility mandatory reporting practices regarding any suspected cases of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect;
• Maintains safe conditions by monitoring environment for spills, wet floors, needed repairs, lighting, obstacles, etc. and uses safe techniques in all work duties.

Physical Requirements:
This position demands good mental and physical health including able to lift more than 25 pounds, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, and must be able to move continuously during work hours.
She/he may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination. The PCA must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of infectious bodily secretions or materials in accordance with the OSHA and CDC Standards.
Qualifications:
High school education, preferred

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

This is not an all-inclusive job and other duties may be assigned by the licensed nurse, as indicated. I agree to abide by this and understand that I have to follow the policies and procedures of this facility. I understand that I am a mandatory of actual and suspected abuse.
Job Type: Full-time

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