Personal Care Aide
Company: Nexus HR Services
Location: Salida
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Available shift schedules:PM Shift: 2:15pm - 10:20pmNocturnal
Shift: 10:15pm - 6:20am -Hospitality HouseOffers respite care to
help them recuperate from injury or illness, as well as memory care
for every stage of Alzheimers and dementia. The goal is to make our
house feel like home for your loved one, and to provide extra
hospitality at every step of their journey! -Duties and
Responsibilities:This position is responsible for providing
personal assistance and routine daily care and services to
residents in order to enhance the residents independence and
quality of life.
Assist with activities of daily
living including assisting with resident self-administration of
medications assigned, following facility protocol, licensing
regulations and guidelines for both resident and employee
safety.Provide safe transfers, positioning and turning of clients
using effective body mechanics.Assist in culinary service as
needed.Respond effectively to resident behavior. Use supportive
communication in resident interactions including effective
communication skills with residents who have sensory
deficits.Maintain a safe environment by keeping the community safe,
clean and comfortable; recognize environmental safety hazards,
understand the methods to prevent on-the-job accidents and
injuries.Demonstrate good practice of infection control principles
by understanding the infectious process and modes of disease
transmission, and by using appropriate hand washing
techniques.Provide assistance with elimination needs of residence
by; providing care of the incontinent resident; reinforcing bowel
and bladder training; assisting residents with toileting, including
the use of urinals, commodes and toilet seat extensions.Observe and
report resident physical and emotional condition changes, using
appropriate terminology.Promote open communications between
healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.Good
attendance.Perform other duties as assigned or needed. -
-Qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience as a
CaregiverHigh School Diploma or equivalentCurrent CPR and First Aid
certificationAbility to relate positively and communicate
appropriately with residents, families, community members,
volunteers and other employeesMust be able to read, write, and
communicate in English as a minimum level to be understood by
supervisors, co-workers, and residentsMust follow safety
guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and universal
precautions when providing care to the residentsPossess sufficient
computer skills to be able to print documents and enter information
into resident records as neededAble to work in Salida, CAAble to
work in either night or graveyard shift.Authorized to work in the
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Keywords: Nexus HR Services, Modesto , Personal Care Aide, Other , Salida, California
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