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Job Title: Personal Care Associate
Job Location: PA: Macungie
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-03-31
Company Name: Genesis HealthCare & Genesis Rehab Svcs
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: (610) 444-6350
Fax: (610) 925-4000
Description: This position is part time - every other weekend.
Interested applicants should contact Susan Schmidt at 610-530-8089.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Personal Care Assistant provides assistance to
customers as required with basic activities of daily living to sup****t an
independent lifestyle within the Community.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Works well with customers; shows understanding and patience.
2. Receives and gives re****t of on-coming and off-going ****fts by oral and
written log.
3. Informs supervisor of changes in customers’ conditions and needs.
Do***ents these observations thoroughly and communicates any changes to
other staff.
4. Answers emergency call lights and responds appropriately.
5. Charts and logs all emergency calls. Re****ts all incidents to Customer
Care Director and on-coming staff.
6. Provides personal services for the customers in a professional and
efficient manner.
7. Performs dining room duties and assists with dining needs of customers.
8. Performs housekeeping duties and maintains a neat and professional
environment.
9. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds, per customer service plans.
10. Follows procedure for medication reminders (NOT TO ADMINISTER) to
ensure correct day, time, and that they are indeed being taken.
11. Assists customers’ relatives, visitors, and guests as needed.
12. Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm
and competent image.
13. Adheres to all OSHA regulations and safety procedures when bending,
lifting, and using equipment.
14. Concerns him/herself with the safety of all Community customers in
order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that
the location adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation
codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the site’s fire,
safety, and disaster plans and current MSDS.
15. Puts customer service first. Ensures that customers and families
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate
atmosphere and recognizes individuals’ needs and rights.
16. Performs all other duties as requested.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. A minimum of a high school diploma or graduation equivalent is
preferred.
2. Previous experience as a nursing assistant, home health aide, or
homemaker/personal care homemaker is preferred.
3. Current certificate in an accredited First Aid course and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
4. Participation in medication course required.
5. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
17533
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