Personal Care Assistant (Non Certified)

Life Care Centers of America; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Sparta, TN is seeking a Personal Care Assistant Non Certified to provide routine daily nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Successful completion of a competency skills checklist is required.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, hygiene assistance, documentation, and safety compliance within a post-acute care setting. Candidates must be enrolled in a state-approved CNA program, hold a high school diploma, and maintain CPR

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in a State approved CNA program.
• CPR certification must be current or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Maintain dependable attendance and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform physical tasks as required (standing, walking, bending, lifting).
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in a State approved CNA program

CPR certification upon hire or during orientation

Job description

Position Summary

The Personal Care Assistant Non Certified is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients (after successful completion of a competency skills checklist) under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a State approved CNA program
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer