PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE
Company: Liberty Health
Location: Blowing Rock
Posted on: July 18, 2025
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Job Description:
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT
RIDGE Blowing Rock-NC-28605-United States Liberty Cares With
Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services , we
promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring
environment. We are currently seeking an experienced: PERSONAL CARE
ASSISTANT (PCA) Full Time, Days Job Summary: Assists residents with
bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and ADL’s as needed during
shift. Changes linen on beds with bath schedule and/or PRN. Takes
and records vital signs per policy and/or as directed. Assist CNA’s
with needed tasks. Turns residents while in bed per Facility
policy. Repositions residents while out of bed per Facility policy.
Assists with oral hygiene including denture care when getting up in
the morning, after meals, at bedtime, and/or when needed. Answers
call bells promptly following Facility policy. Completes patient
care records at end of shift, including accurate I and O. At the
end of month, fill in Patient Observation Records and Activity
Attendance Records for the next month. Collects urine or stool
specimens as directed. Gives enemas as directed. Keeps patient
unit/halls clean and neat. Keeps bedside tables, chest of drawers,
and closets clean, neat and organized. (Including clothing) Cares
for and cleans nursing equipment. (BP equipment, thermometers,
etc.) Follows restraint policy, including release. Assists with
post-mortem care when needed. Assures residents have fresh ice
water by refilling pitchers with ice and/or water at least once
every shift. Cleans water pitchers, cups, bedpans, urinals per
schedules. Rinses personal clothing, sheets, etc. if soiled before
placing in appropriate laundry barrel. Assists residents with
bedpan or urinal. Empties catheter bags at end of shift and records
output on appropriate record. Assists with rehabilitation programs
such as bowel and bladder retraining, grooming, etc. and always
charting on Rehabilitation sheet every shift. Assists charge nurse
with resident needs and treatments as directed. Keeps a clean towel
and a clean washcloth for each patient in bathrooms as all times.
(Replaces immediately when used.). Empties incontinent pad barrel
and linen containers every shift and replaces plastic bags in
containers. Reports at end of shift to oncoming CNA’s. Understands
and agree to follow policy of no transfers until Certified. Agrees
to obtain assistance from a CNA assigned to assist the Care
assistant with tasks they are not comfortable or trained to perform
and with ALL transfers. Job Requirements: Must be 18 years of age
or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be a
graduate of a NA1 training program. Must have passed the program
and must pass state test within 4 months from completion. Must be
willing to care for geriatric patients and have a genuine concern
for their welfare. Must be willing to receive, understand, and
follow orders. Must be willing to work and cooperate well with
other nursing staff, other departments, and families and visitors.
Must be kind and respectful to patients, staff, and visitors. Must
be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self,
others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically.
Wears approved colored dress uniform, or approved colored top and
natural colored hose, white nonporous (leather) shoes and nametag.
Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene. Must read,
know, and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies and
procedures. Must attend in service training and other staff
meetings as required. Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for
more information. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.
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