Personal Care Aide

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.; Hartville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to observe and assist patients with essential personal care services. This vital role involves ensuring patient safety, reporting hazards, and actively participating in team discussions to enhance patient care quality. Ideal candidates will complete state-mandated training and undergo on-the-job training to ensure they are proficient in their responsibilities. Join a compassionate team where your contributions directly impact patient well-being and comfort.

Qualifications

• Completion of required training programs mandated by State and Federal regulations.
• On-the-job training of 2 weeks to 1 month for proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist assigned patients with personal care services.
• Report safety hazards and prepare incident reports.
• Participate in team conferences and staff meetings.

Skills

Patient Observation

Personal Care Assistance

Safety Reporting

Education

State Mandated Training

Job description

Overview

The Personal Care Assistant is primarily responsible for observing patients and providing assistance in personal care.

Responsibilities

Observes assigned patient(s); serves in the capacity of a sitter for assigned patient(s) during specific shift.

Assists with basic personal care services as appropriate and as assigned.

Assists assigned patient(s) in toileting.

Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.

Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs, and staff meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Successful completion of all State, Federal, ARH, or accreditation mandated training programs as they become available.

Two (2) weeks to one (1) month on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.