Personal Care Assistant AM

Open Arms Senior Living

Position Description

Position Title: Unlicensed Personnel

Department: Nursing

Supervisor: Clinical Nurse, RN

Job summary

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being for those residents living at Open Arms Senior Living. This position assists residents with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

Qualifications

• High School education/GED or previous work experience
• CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.
• Experience in working with older adults.

Specialized knowledge and abilities

This position requires the incumbent to

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

Essential job functions and tasks

• Medication Administration
• Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.