THE JAMES LJ CENTER
Adult Day Center
Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day
Our team is made up of compassionate professionals dedicated to providing dignity, respect, and exceptional care every day.
PCA
Qualifications: While there are no specific educational requirements to become a PCA, the grand majority of PCAs do have a high school diploma when they begin training. Unlike many other job fields, PCAs complete much of their training on-site under the supervision of registered nurses or other experienced caregivers. They need to be certified in CPR, FIRST AID and AED. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Experienced preferred but not required.
Job Duties Include:
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Patient care aides work with patients under the direct supervision of health care professionals, such as doctors or nurses.
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They help patients with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Provide basic patient care under the direction of a nursing staff.
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Assist with activities as needed
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Greet clients in a warm, professional manner
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Understand the limitations and needs of each individual client
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Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the clients
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Assist with all daily activities, based on the client’s limitations and needs
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Provide a caring and positive presence for the client
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Document/log client's’ progress and overall well being for daily reports
Activity Assistant
Qualifications: The qualifications needed to start a career as an activity assistant include a high school diploma or GED certificate. You will need CPR and First Aide. Ability to pass a background check and drug screening. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Experienced preferred but not required.
Job Duties:
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Recreational activities, event planning, or related
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Physical fitness, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
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Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills
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Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
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Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
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Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
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Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
RN
Qualifications: Must possess a current license as an RN in the state where the center is located, 6 months, 1-year previous clinical experience, Long Term Care experience preferred. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Experienced preferred.
Job Duties:
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Conducts initial nursing assessments of new clients
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Collaborates with other treatment team members for the development and implementation of service plans
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Conducts monthly face to face nursing assessments
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Makes contact with each client’s family least every 30 days to see if there have been any med changes or other significant changes
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Conducts nursing assessments as needed for any client receiving Adult Day Care services
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Provides administration of medication or medication assistance if indicated in service plan
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Coordinates and/or provides other medical services if indicated in service plan
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In conjunction with the Social Worker, coordinates medical and behavioral health services with other health care providers
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Thoroughly documents progress notes and other required documentation in the medical record
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Conducts quality improvement activities which may include, but are not limited to, review of charts of clients receiving Adult Day Care services
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