Senior Living HCA - Bradley Park - Overnights

Company: Wesley Homes
Location: Puyallup
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

The Catered Living Aide assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to residents and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists residents with showers and bathing and ensures residents receive baths/showers when scheduled.
Responds to resident pendant alerts in the Catered Living department as directed, assess the situation and take the appropriate action.
Assist resident with personal hygiene, grooming, dress, and toileting. Report all changes in physical or mental conditions.
Takes and records resident's temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height and blood pressure.
Answer pendant calls, anticipate residents' needs and make regular rounds checking on the health and safety of residents.
Attends and participates in educational training sessions and department meetings as required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education Background

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Homecare Aide certification required

Special Training/Skills

Nurse delegation
Food Handlers Card
First Aid and CPR Certification

Work Experience

6 months Certified Homecare Aide experience preferred.
Prior demonstrated work in an Assisted Living facility desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to read and write English to accomplish charting and record keeping. Must be able to understand written orders and procedures.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more on a daily basis.
Must be able to walk, sit, and bend to assist residents.

INFECTIOUS RISK CATEGORY
HIGH RISK: Likely to have frequent occupational exposure with patient's blood or other body fluids. May require protective equipment to be worn during some aspects of direct patient care.
SOME (COVID-19) RISK: Possible occupational exposure to residents or clients with COVID-19. May require personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn during some aspects or seasons of job.

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