Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking PRN PCAs to join our team! Daily Pay is offered!

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) will assist with ancillary tasks to support the clinical care staff. Under the direction of the Charge Nurse or Supervisor, the PCA will focus on maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by following all departmental policies and procedures as well as all safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Assists with keeping patient/resident rooms and common areas clean and tidy.

§ Follows work assignments and schedules.

§ Attends and participates in in-service training as required.

§ Assists in the orientation and training of new employees as assigned.

§ Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the healthcare center.

SUPPORTIVE TASKS

§ PCAs are not permitted to perform direct patient care, even if supervised.

§ Answer call lights and promptly relay patient/resident requests outside of scope to CNA/Nurse. § Maintain cleanliness of all work and common areas.

§ Assist with maintaining hydration by filling water pitchers and replacing them as necessary.

§ Deliver and set up food trays for patients/residents that feed themselves.

§ Assist with diversional activities.

§ Return carts to dietary department after mealtimes.

§ Clean wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, feeding pumps, and other equipment as necessary. § Assist with ensuring that empty rooms are admission ready at all times.

§ Assist with room changes by safely moving patient/resident belongings.

§ Straighten closets, nightstands, and bedside tables as needed.

§ Straighten utility and supply rooms as needed.

§ Make beds and replace linen as needed.

PATIENT/RESIDENT RIGHTS

§ Know and understand Resident Rights.

§ Reports any actual or suspected abuse to management immediately.

§ Help patients/residents exercise and/or protect their rights.

§ Reports any patient/resident concerns to management timely.

§ Maintain confidentiality of patient/resident information.

§ Follows and adheres to privacy rules and regulations including HIPAA.

§ Reports any suspected violation of privacy rules to supervisor immediately.

HEALTH & SAFETY

§ Knows and follows all facility rules.

§ Demonstrates proper use of applicable equipment; reports any equipment needs or repairs. § Properly use all required protective equipment.

§ Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures.

§ Reports all hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.

PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

§ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

§ Strong organizational and analytical skills.

§ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

§ Ability to work independently.