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

Calvary Street; Washington (District of Columbia); 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

Overview

Livingston Place Assisted Living is committed to providing affordable, personalized care to aging and disabled residents of Washington, DC. The community is managed by Calvary Street Management, a subsidiary of Gilbane Development Company.

Livingston Place Assisted Living is currently seeking compassionate, professional, and experienced full-time or part-time Personal Care Aides to join our team. In this role, Personal Care Aides are responsible for delivering high-quality care and support, ensuring each resident’s comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This position requires a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and values of our community. Successful candidates will have a caring nature, a respectful approach, and a genuine willingness to support and care for elderly residents.Current Part-time or Full-Time opening shifts:

• Day Shifts (7 A - 3:30 P)

• Evening Shifts (3:30 P - 11 P)

• Overnight Shifts (11 P - 7:30 A)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

▪ 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

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Valid DC - Certified Nursing Assistant license or DC- Home Health Aide certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ year of previous experience required
• Valid First Aid/CPR certifications; training provided

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Proficient in the English language

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Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington, DC this ranges from $43,680.00-$47,840.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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