Personal Care Aide

901 Enterprise Way  .  Portsmouth, VA  23704  .  757-397-3411 Direct Care Aide :

• CNA, PCA, DCA, NA Position Summary :   Provide personal care services, assistance, and support to resident while upholding service standards, philosophy, and mission.   Position Responsibilities – Service Following the guidelines as outlined in the resident care plan (ISP), assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility Monitor the health, safety and well being of all residents, maintaining a daily communication log; document information pertaining to changes in residents’ functional status and personal needs Cleaning and trimming finger and toe nails Wash, Dry, Fold / Match resident laundry Strip and make beds Assist in serving meals and bussing tables Participate in and attend all required in-services training sessions Answer business phones Tour inquiring individuals Clean up urine , bowel movements, or blood when housekeeping is unavailable Answering call bells and respond to alarms All other duties assigned Team Effort : Assist in the development and updating of each resident care plan (ISP) Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations Chaperone activities outside the facility as needed Assisting other Aide with resident care needs Action : Identify resident issues and communicate them to the Administrator and the resident’s physician Keep the environment safe for residents Provide one-on-one support / visitation to assigned residents Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and follow-up Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils No horse playing or agitating resident Reputation : Maintain professional relationships with all employees  - no arguing Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearance Success : Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest Essential skills, experience and abilities : Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities Strong customer orientation to older adults Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy Ability to read , write, and comprehend Meet the licensing requirements of CN.A or DCA certification or be enrolled in a class for certification   Job Title :           Direct Care Aide  Nonessential skills and experience : Previous experience as a direct care aid High school diploma or equivalent certificate   Reporting to the position : No direct reports   Dress Code :   Nursing Uniforms / Scrub type clothing Tennis, Nursing, or Croc type shoes need to be slip resistance.  No open toe shoes.  Shoes must be worn at all times during working hours.

Name tag Watch with second hand and black pen Hair should be out of the way of care No piecing that dangle.  No lip or eyebrow rings   Physical Demands and Work Environment :