Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Award Care; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Award Care in Sarasota, FL seeks eager Personal Care Attendants to provide direct care per nurse-directed plans and to support residents with daily activities.

The role emphasizes compassionate, respectful care; includes assisting with ADLs, documenting care, coordinating with nurses, and facilitating virtual visits for room-bound residents.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Treat all residents and patients with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Answer resident call lights to address specific needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and accompany residents to activities.
• Aide in development of resident treatment plans and complete required care documentation accurately and timely.
• Demonstrate infection control practices/policies.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Facilitate social visits to room-bound residents via FaceTime, Phone or Skype.
• Assist only in two person transfers or lifting with certified or licensed personnel.
• Report any injuries of an unknown source, including skin
• Deliver all medications found in the resident's room/possession to the Clinical
• Report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Manager immediately.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and ability to be approved by the company’s auto insurance carrier.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication

Education

Age 18+

Job description

Looking for eager Personal Care Attendants join our family!

If you looking to serve others? Interested in earning extra cash and helping those most in need? We are hiring those eager to offer a helpful hand. We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the Nurse Manager.

• Treat all residents and patients fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.

• Answer resident call lights to address specific needs.

• Assist with general activities of daily living and accompany residents to various activities and functions.

• Aide in development of resident treatment plans and complete required care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate proper infection control practices/policies.

• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

• Facilitate social visits to room-bound residents via FaceTime, Phone or Skype.

• Assist ONLY in two person transfers or lifting with certified or licensed personnel.

• Report any injuries of an unknown source, including skin

• Deliver all medications found in the resident's room/possession to the Clinical

• Report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Manager immediately.

• Demonstrate a passion for caring with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and ability to be approved by the company’s auto insurance carrier.

Education

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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