Personal Care Aide (PCA) - The Gardens by Morningstar : Job Details

Are you recently retired but still want to work?

We are looking for professionals who haveHHA or PCA certificate. We have full-time, part time and per diem opportunities. Home health aides and Personal Care Aides care for patients by visiting and caring for them in their own home like setting here at The Gardens. Valued for their practical skill set and compassion for the elderly and people experiencing disabilities, HHA and PCA's fill a vital role in the health care industry.

The Gardens by Morningstar is an Assisted Living facility with an excellent reputation located in Oswego, New York. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to those entrusted to our care. You can put your experience and skills to work today making a difference in the lives of others.

Now offering a generous sign on bonus - Dont miss this great opportunity!

• Encourages and reinforces need for safe environment related to equipment, mental status changes, fall precautions, first aide. Hallways are free of equipment, supplies and debris.
• Involves resident/family in care decisions: Allows residents to maintain control; involves and encourages self determination and independence.
• Explains all care procedures, explaining to resident, prior to performance
• Recognizes and reports any abuse or neglect potential
• Knowledgeable and follows service plan as planned by Care team
• Provides feedback and suggestion when changes occur in service plan
• Assist with eating, care of teeth, grooming, bathing, restroom, dressing, walking, as required within Service Plan
• Assist therapist, as needed with rehabilitation services as requested
• Reports any change in the patients mental and physical condition to supervisor
• Will NOT perform the following activities: Foley Catheter Irrigations, Sterile Dressing Changes, Enemas, or application of heat in any form.
• Follows Chain of Command to ensure proper communication
• Ensures 6 hours of Inservice education completed annually
• Meets current documentation standards and policies
• Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding suggestions, changes or concerns
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice for PCA (Personal Care Aide)
• Provides reminders for meals and medications
• Functions as a resident advocate by protecting and ensuring residents rights
• Observes and ensures the environment is well maintained and assists in providing a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors
• Knowledgeable of work order and communicates necessary issues to environmental services
• Communicates with Interdisciplinary team to ensure residents needs are met
• Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the home
• Assists with the self-administration of medications and follows medication rights and reduces the potential for medication error (TRAINED AS MED TECH ONLY)
• Reports any incidents or accidents to supervisor
• Maintains First Aid Certification