Personal Care Attendant - Fleischman

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

West Bloomfield Campus - West Bloomfield, MI

Position Type

Full-Time / Part-Time

Education Level

None

Job Shift

Afternoon

Description

Job Description

At JSL you are part of a warm and inviting community that provides support services and quality living to older adults. Our residents enjoy a full range of social and cultural programs and activities while residing in our assisted living communities.

The right candidate for this position is someone who truly enjoys the company of older adults and who will be dedicated to ensuring their wellness and satisfaction. This position requires exemplary character and integrity be exhibited while carrying out the duties of this position.

We are currently hiring candidates for :

Day Shift (6am - 2pm) AND Afternoon Shift (2pm - 10pm)

Full Time or Part Time

Every other weekend rotation

Duties

A Personal Care Attendant provides direct personal care for our assisted living and memory care residents. Responsible for guiding or assisting residents with activities of life that they are unable to perform without guidance.

DUTIES :

Participate in shift reports

Assist with baths, full baths in and out of the tub

Apply lotions / powders

Assist with dressing / undressing, buttoning of clothing, tying shoes, combing hair, brushing teeth, putting in dentures and hearing aides, putting on jewelry etc. and any other ADL's as needed

Shave male residents

Make beds

Help prepare rooms for admission

Welcome new residents-orient to room, call lights, etc.

Wash and dry resident's laundry

Administer treatments to residents, i.e. lotions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalers etc.

Answer call light promptly

Assist with incontinence care - clothing, linen changes etc. Clean any accidents

Assist in all emergencies

Report any incidents or accidents to supervisor and complete Incident & Accident form.

Make wake up calls

Assist any resident who becomes ill or needs assistance to room, assistance with lost items, i.e. misplaced walkers, glasses, hearing aides etc.

Observe resident changes : mental status, mobility, falls, skin, incontinence, eating habits, complaints of pain or illness, and report to supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

Required experience :

Personal care experience : 1-2 years

Required education :

High school or equivalent