Fisher-Titus Medical Center·Norwalk, Ohio
The Personal Care Assistant provides direct support to residents with activities of daily living and health maintenance tasks to foster independence. They are responsible for monitoring resident health, assisting with medications, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment.
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Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.
Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community
Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community
The Personal Care Assistant assists older people who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. The Personal Care Assistant’s role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy or assisted living.
Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. Must be self-motivated and function as an “in charge person.”
Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
CPR certification.
State Tested Nursing Assistant in Ohio preferred.
Medication Assistance.
Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
Attends and participated in staff meetings.
Participates in in-service, projects or committees as assigned.
Assists with quality assurance programs when indicated.
Assists in training of new staff.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Working Conditions: · Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs
· Sit – 1-2 hrs
· Bend – 1/3 or more of time
· Squat - 1/3 or more of time
· Climb – N/A Reach 1/3 or more of time
· Lift - 1/3 or more of time
· Carry – N/A
· Push - 1/3 or more of time
· Pull - 1/3 or more of time
· Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
· Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
· Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
· Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
· Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure - Yes
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Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
1. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
1. Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
1. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
1. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
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