Nursing Assistant - Westland- (Part-Time)

Nursing Assistant - Westland (Part-Time)

Under the direction of the Center Manager and / or Team Lead / Home Care Coordinator the Participant Care Associate (PCA), provides supportive services to the participant; including but not limited to in the home or community setting, during transport and on appointments, or in the day health center, under the supervision of the registered nurse. The PCA's responsibilities for each participant are specified in the PCA / CNA Care Plan. The following statements are intended to describe the essential elements, functions, and requirements of the position. The list should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an individual assigned to this job.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS :

• The PCA plan of care is based on the initial and on-going assessments that are performed by a home care RNCM
• The PCA assists in providing and / or maintaining optimal physical and emotional comforts to frail elders, in the participant's home, community setting, day health center, and dementia unit, and during transport and on appointments.
• The PCA assists participants and their families toward achieving maximum self-reliance and independence within their environment, day health center, and dementia unit.
• The PCA performs the care or services that are outlined in the individual participant's Care Plan; any Care Guidelines that are pertinent to the participant's diagnosis are specified in the Care Plan.
• The PCA performs a variety of tasks and services for the participant, including :

Personal care

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS :

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

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