Personal Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant
Location: Grosse Pointe Michigan
Description: Right At Home is employing Personal Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant right now, this career will be placed in Michigan. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of pa! tients in their homes.
Essential Functions
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
Ambulation
Eating
Dressing
Shaving
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions.
Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):
Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
Reinforcement of dressings
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
Measuring and preparing special diets
Taking vital signs
Application of an external catheter
Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing! laundry and cleaning bathrooms.
Qualifications
High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred.
Two years' experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities).
Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course.
Current CPR certificate is recommended.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Right At Home.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:26:37 GMT