Aide (PCA)

Vivaseniorliving; Plymouth Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivaseniorliving in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Personal Care Aide to assist residents with daily personal care activities. The role includes helping with bathing, dressing, and ensuring residents' comfort at all times.

Candidates must be 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities also include managing medication assistance and communicating any changes in residents' conditions. Join our compassionate team dedicated to enhancing our residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Free from medical conditions limiting ability to provide care.
• Ability to respond professionally to residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care activities.
• Manage medication assistance under supervision.
• Communicate changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Personal Care Aide

Supervisor: Administrator

Department: Nursing

Job Summary

The Personal Care Aide performs various resident care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and providing for hte comfort of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene and assures that residents are comfortable and properly cared for at all times.
• Assist residents with medications under the supervision of the Administrator and Nurse after completing the medication training and successful completion of medication competency test.
• Follows daily routines as assigned by Administrator and Nurse.
• Assists in transporting residents to dining room, assist with serving meals, and other necessary assistance throughout mealtime.
• Performs personal services for residents and assists them in carrying out their daily activities such as reading, writing letters, making telephone calls, and participating in recreational activities.
• Make facility rounds every half hour to assure all residents are comfortable and accounted for.
• Responsible for charting resident information and noting any changes in resident condition.
• Help direct visitors, run errands, and answer telephone.
• Follow all procedures for infection control.
• Responsible for the periodic recording of resident's physical condition such as weight, vital signs, etc.
• Communicates to Nurse and Administrator of any changes in a resident's condition or resident concerns.
• Assists Activity Director in carrying out activities as necessary.
• Maintain required CPR, First Aid, and Diabetic certifications.
• Responsible for attending mandatory in-services as directed by administration.
• Performs other duties as directed by administration and management team.

Requirements

• The Personal Care Attendant must be 18 years or older.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED diploma.
• Must be free from medical conditions that would limit ability to provide necessary personal care services.
• Responds to and interacts with residents, employees, and/or others within and outside of the organization in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.
• Ability to work within time constraints and to prioritize work.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout all phases of this position.