Aide (PCA)

Viva Senior Living; Plymouth Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Aide to assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and medication administration. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate support while ensuring the comfort and safety of the residents. Responsibilities include following care routines, charting health changes, and assisting in recreational activities. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Free from medical conditions limiting personal care services.
• Ability to respond courteously to residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Administer medications under supervision after training.
• Chart resident information and report condition changes.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene and assure 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.
• Follow daily routines as assigned by Administrator and Nurse.
• Assist in transporting residents to dining room, assist with serving meals, and other necessary assistance throughout mealtime.
• Perform personal services for residents and assist 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.