Compassionate Personal Care Aide - Full/Part Time (DC)

Calvary Street; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Place Assisted Living is seeking compassionate Personal Care Aides to provide high-quality care and support for elderly residents in Washington, DC. Roles are full-time or part-time with Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available.

Compensation is based on location and experience. Qualified candidates will hold a DC Certified Nursing Assistant license or DC Home Health Aide certificate, have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of experience, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid DC Certified Nursing Assistant license or DC Home Health Aide certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of previous experience
• Valid First Aid/CPR certifications; training provided

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

Service orientation

Active listening

Critical thinking

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

DC CNA license or DC Home Health Aide certificate

Job description

Livingston Place Assisted Living is seeking compassionate Personal Care Aides to provide high-quality care and support for elderly residents in Washington, DC. Roles are full-time or part-time with Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available.

Compensation is based on location and experience. Qualified candidates will hold a DC Certified Nursing Assistant license or DC Home Health Aide certificate, have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of experience, and First Aid/CPR certification.