Assisted Living Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Night Shift

Stjamesplace; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) for their night shift team. This role is vital in providing compassionate care to seniors, assisting them with daily living activities, and ensuring their comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and CPR/First Aid certification. Join a supportive community where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of residents. With a commitment to a joyful workplace culture, this opportunity allows you to grow and thrive while providing essential services. Flexible hours and various benefits await you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Fitness Center Membership

Holiday Pay for working the holiday

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. CPR/First Aid certification needed.
• Experience in healthcare or home care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist seniors with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Monitor medication supplies and report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience in providing assistance with ADLs

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to relate well with seniors

Good attendance and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assisted Living Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Night Shift

Job Category: Caregiver/Personal Care

Requisition Number: ASSIS001681

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• Posted: February 10, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

Main Location:
St. James Place of Baton Rouge | Senior Living Community
333 Lee Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA

St. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work. Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing Joyful Service? St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.

Available Schedules:

• PRN: 10p - 6a

Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) assist seniors who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired in the Assisted Living area. The PCA’s role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice. PCAs work with a group of residents on their assigned hall for their shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Previous experience in a healthcare or home care setting
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Experience in providing assistance with ADLs
• Medication assistance experience
• Knowledge of Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate well with seniors and their family members
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions and relay information to others
• Good attendance and punctuality

Job Duties

Activities of Daily Living

• Provides assistance with dressing and undressing
• Provides assistance with bathing
• Provides assistance with personal hygiene
• Provides assistance with mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques
• Care for ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and dentures

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

• Provides assistance with telephone (assists with calls, telephone repairs, hearing and vision adaptive skills)
• Provides assistance with housekeeping tasks associated with personal care such as washing dishes, bed making, cleaning bathroom and linen/towel changes, as well as doing resident’s personal laundry

Medication Assistance

• Assists residents with self-administration of medications
• Monitors medication supplies and documentation

Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks

• Observes and reports changes in resident’s physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to the Director of AL or Wellness Nurse
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards
• Reports and records incidents, errors or accidents
• Reports and records resident and resident-related events
• Promotes residents’ social, physical and emotional well-being

Dining

• Assists with escorting residents to the Dining Room for meals
• Assists with preparing the Dining Room for meals (setting tables, clearing tables, cleaning dining room & dishes when necessary)
• Assists with taking meal orders and waiting tables during mealtimes

Activity Program

• Assists with planning and preparing for activities
• Assists with reminding and escorting residents to activities
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled activities
• Assists with clean up after scheduled activities

Work Hours

• Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
• May require working long hours or hours outside of the normal work week.
• May be designated essential personnel in the event of emergency situations, including hurricanes, evacuation, fire, flood, etc., and be required to remain on campus for the duration of the emergency.

Physical Requirements: This position requires extensive standing, walking, and the ability to lift and transfer residents with assistance.

Full Time Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Part Time Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Discounted Fitness Center Membership
• Employee Assistance Program

PRN Benefits

• Holiday Pay for working the holiday
• On-site Fitness Center Membership
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

EEO Statement: St. James Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and train for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.