Evening Caregiver: Compassionate Daily Support (2pm–10:30pm)

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide routine daily care and services to residents in accordance with assessments and care plans, guided by supervisors. The shift is 2pm–10:30pm.

You will use PCC to confirm resident information, report changes to the Health and Wellness Director, and document entries. You will assist with meals, mobility, personal care, and maintain a warm, safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Use PCC to ensure correct resident information when assisting with ADLs, meals, etc.
• Report all changes in the residents' condition to the Health and Wellness Director as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on notes, SPAs, and incident reports, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report on all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift to the Executive Director and Health and Wellness Director.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected violations.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access the community's information system.
• Perform only those care tasks that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for the resident (bed made).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce residents to roommates and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make residents comfortable.
• Inventory and mark residents' personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing belongings when transferring or discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain a warm, personal atmosphere and calm environment.
• Meet with nursing staff regularly to identify and improve services.
• Report all complaints and grievances by residents.
• Participate in nursing report as instructed.
• Follow policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Ensure residents who cannot call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure personal care needs are met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements and accessibility of trays.
• Keep water pitchers clean and filled.
• Perform after meal care (clear trays, clean hands/face/clothes).
• Receive the nursing report on duty.
• Follow assigned tasks per policies and supervisor instructions.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental staff to maintain services.
• Notify the facility if you will be late or absent.
• Report occupational exposures to blood/body fluids and hazardous materials per policy.
• Assist residents with daily functions (dental care, bathing, hair, dressing).
• Keep residents dry and manage clothing/linens as needed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving and transporting residents as needed.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.
• Check residents to ensure personal care needs are met.
• Observe and report pressure areas and skin breakdowns.
• Report injuries of unknown source (skin tears).
• Observe disoriented or unconscious residents and report data.
• Perform special treatments as instructed.
• Notify Nurse of residents leaving or missing from the facility.
• Use only equipment you have been trained to use.
• Report defective equipment to Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and report unauthorized disclosures.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property.
• Honor residents' preferences.

Job description

PACS Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide routine daily care and services to residents in accordance with assessments and care plans, guided by supervisors. The shift is 2pm–10:30pm.

You will use PCC to confirm resident information, report changes to the Health and Wellness Director, and document entries. You will assist with meals, mobility, personal care, and maintain a warm, safe environment.