Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Must be 18 years old.
Must hold PSS certification or complete recertification within 120 days of hire.
Must have one or more years of experience in geriatrics.
Must have familiarity with memory loss care.
Must obtain BLS within 120 days of hire.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Must be able to perform at a high level under stressful situations, prioritize, multitask, and follow through.
Must be able to stand or work for most of an 8–12 hour shift.
Must be able to bend and lift 25–55 pounds to assist residents in and out of bed.
Must be able to work in an environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, contagious diseases, and periods of high stress.
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on care and services to meet identified resident needs.
Coordinate with other CNA, CRMA, and PSS staff.
Implement each resident’s interdisciplinary service plan.
Report changes in resident condition and document residents’ physical ability to perform self-care.
Observe, document, and report all aspects of residents’ activities of daily living to ensure an appropriate level of care and placement.
Work with assistance from a preceptor or mentor, under the direction of the RCC or Quality Care Coordinator, and under the supervision and guidance of the RN to maintain residents’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being in accordance with their service plans and current standards of care.
Desired Qualifications
Basic computer skills are preferred.
Additional languages are preferred.
Description
Summary:
The PSS (in training) is responsible for the provision of hands on care and services to meet identified resident needs. This includes coordination with other CNA/CRMA/PSS staff, implementation of the interdisciplinary service plan for each resident, reporting changes to resident condition and documenting resident physical ability to perform self-care. The PSS observes, documents, and reports all aspects of resident activities of daily living to ensure appropriate level of care and placement. The PSS works with the assistance of a preceptor/mentor, the direction of the RCC or Quality Care Coordinator and under the supervision and guidance of the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standards of care.
Benefits:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
EEO Statement:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
Must be 18 years old, PSS certification or recertification within 120 days of hire date.
Experience Required:
One or more years experience in geriatrics. Familiarity with memory loss care.
Special Requirements:
BLS within 120 days of hire date, Basic computer skills preferred.
Cognitive Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Ability for high performance under stressful situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-tak and follow through
Physical Demands:
Able to stand/work for most of an 8-12 hour shift. Must be able to bend/lift 25 - 55 lbs (assisting residents in and out of bed, etc.)
Environment:
Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, contagious diseases and potential for periods of high stress.