PCT/CNA - Activity Assistant LTC

Summary:

The Patient Care Technician (Activities Assistant for Long Term Care) is a trained individual, responsible for assisting the Recreational Therapist with activities, stimulation, and educational programs for residents on Long Term Care and is directly responsible to the Recreational Therapist of Long-Term Care. He or she uses good communication skills to motivate residents to help them gain interest and participate in activities. The Activity Assistant assists with nursing care for all Long-Term Care Residents, participates in resident and family teaching, and works in cooperation with ancillary nursing staff to maintain the standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

(20%)* Standards of Care/Technical Patient Care. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department, which includes maintaining the Patient's Bill of Rights/Resident Rights. Reports changes in patients/residents to the Registered Nurse or LPN. He or she is responsible for assisting with the feeding of all Long-Term Care residents.

(70%)* Activities. Plans, provides, coordinates, advertise, correspond, and documents participation activities. Responsible for assisting with the decorating of the Long-Term Care unit and keeps activities room functional. Assists with the planning and implementation of outings, special events and parties. Assists with organizing, coordinating, and recruiting volunteers for Long Term Care.

(10%)* Assignments. May be responsible for participating in the Resident Assessment Instrument process as directed by the Recreational Therapist for completing the Activities portion on a timely basis. Participates in orientation of new personnel and performance evaluations. Assists with the transportation of residents to appointments as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promotes patients independence and assists or performs personal care (examples: bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, skin care, toileting, change bed linen and other personal care activities.)

Accurately performs & documents temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure when required per care plan, and timely reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.

Promotes skin integrity by keeping skin clean and dry, utilize pressure preventative positioning per care plan.

Observes for any alteration in skin integrity and reports any changes or observations promptly to nurse or manager.

Utilizes proper positioning techniques when re-positioning patient in bed, with ambulation or while transferring in & out of the bed or chair.

During provision of care, maintains a safe and secure environment during provision of care.

Follows patients plan of care and accurately documents care provided and any other pertinent information concerning the patient &/or family. Documentation is completed timely as defined by agency.

Consistently demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient/family and all customers during all encounters. Functions as a team member as exhibited through positive verbal and non-verbal communication to support positive relationships and meet organizational goals.

Has knowledge of and follows organizations policies & procedures.

Maintains knowledge and skills regarding use of equipment.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures:

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential: DRIVERSLIC: Drivers License
Equivalent Experience: Valid Chauffer's License required.

Credential: CENA: Cert Educated Nurse Aide
Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source: MI

Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
Equivalent Experience:

Credential: DMVCHECK: DMV Record Check
Equivalent Experience:

Credential: CHAUFFEURS: Chauffeurs License
Equivalent Experience: Required within one month of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source: MI

Required Education:

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Equivalent Experience:

Other Information:

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Attends meetings/in-services as required, aides are required to complete no less than 12 hours of continued education/in-service training as defined by the organization during a 12-month period during employment. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language.

Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds.

Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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