Compassionate Personal Care Aide (DC CNA/HHA)

Gilbane Development Company; Washington; On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Livingston Place Assisted Living, managed by Calvary Street Management (a Gilbane Development Co. property) in Washington, DC, seeks full-time or part-time Personal Care Aides (DC-Certified Nursing Assistant or DC-Home Health Aide) to provide compassionate, professional care to residents with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include assisting residents, meal service support, activities, and reporting changes in condition to licensed nurses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current DC CNA or Home Health Certification.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to complete a Health Certificate, including TB test and Physical.
• Proficiency in English.
• Willingness to work with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee's information.
• Notifies the nurse on duty, Director of Nursing, or Executive Director of resident changes of condition.
• Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables.
• Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities.
• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments.
• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
• Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds.
• Keeps current on First Aid/CPR.
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Elderly care

Education

CNA certification (DC)

CPR/First Aid certification

High school diploma

Job description

Livingston Place Assisted Living, managed by Calvary Street Management (a Gilbane Development Co. property) in Washington, DC, seeks full-time or part-time Personal Care Aides (DC-Certified Nursing Assistant or DC-Home Health Aide) to provide compassionate, professional care to residents with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include assisting residents, meal service support, activities, and reporting changes in condition to licensed nurses.