Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Full-Time - Days (49243)

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Job DetailsJob Location: ARCADIA, FL 34266JOB SUMMARY: Assist professional nursing personnel in providing nursing care and simple technical nursing services under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Gives general care such as bathing, dressing, shampooing of hair, nail trimming cleaning of teeth, hair care, and shaving of residents or assist residents to do their own care within limitation. Also responsible for making and changing beds. 2. Attends to resident’s personal hygiene needs as required. May assist residents to and from bathroom and give bed pan. Keep residents clean at all times. 3. Serves meals to residents and assist those who cannot feed themselves or need assistance with their good. Records food and fluid intake on residents per policy and procedure. 4. Performs personal care and services to meet individual resident needs and preferences. Communicates to enhance dignity and respect. Explains procedures and activities. 5. Answer call lights as required keeping in mind that employees must respond to all calls regardless of who has immediate responsibility for the resident. 6. Reports any ch...