Personal Care Attendant - Paid Training! Details

Personal Care Attendant - Paid Training!

Independence Living Centers - Port Charlotte, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Overview: Personal Care Attendant - Personal Care Assistant - Patient Care Technician
****Now hiring for Personal Care Assistant's, looking for people who want to get into the health care field and make a difference! Come check out our GREAT team!
Paid Training. No experience necessary.Come Join a Team That Want's to HELP YOUR Professional Growth within the Nursing Field!!! We are currently looking for people who are looking to join the healthcare field. Let us introduce you to all of the amazing gifts being in health care brings!If you are serious about joining the health care community, stop by our facility at 18480 Cochran Blvd. in Port Charlotte for an in person interview and to hear more about our Patient Care Assistant opportunities! We would love to have YOU on our TEAM!
Looking to serve others? Interested in earning extra cash and helping those most in need? Consulate Health Care is hiring those eager to offer a helpful hand.
Personal Care Attendants (PCAs - Non Certified) will work under supervision of the Nurse Manager and partner with Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) to provide routine direct nursing care to assigned residents/patients, following successful completion of a paid online 8-hour training course. During this on-the-job training period, Consulate Health Care will work with the Personal Care Attendant to further improve and expand his/her patient care skills.
Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Treat all residents and patients fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Answer resident call lights to address specific needs.
• Assist with general activities of daily living and accompany residents to various activities and functions.
• Aide in development of resident treatment plans and complete required care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proper infection control practices/policies.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Facilitate social visits to room-bound residents via FaceTime, Phone or Skype.
• Assist ONLY in two person transfers or lifting with certified or licensed personnel.
• Report any injuries of an unknown source, including skin
• Deliver all medications found in the resident’s room/possession to the Clinical
• Report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Manager immediately.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.

EducationMust be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Career LadderCompletion of the 8-hour course and following clinical skills checklist allows testing to become a Certified Nurse Assistant – that comes with a pay increase!
Personal Care Attendants are encouraged to seek a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

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