Evening Care Aide: ADLs, Mobility & Companionship

Simpson; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (BCBS) with access to MDIV

Dental plan

Vision

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Generous PTO

Company paid life insurance

Company paid AD&D

Company paid long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Short-term disability

Pet insurance

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Company paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA is seeking an experienced caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and companionship. The role involves medication reminders and documentation in resident records, in a licensed health care setting.

Evening 3pm-11pm shifts with potential for weekends and holidays. Certifications including CPR, First Aid, AED and Medication Administration are required or completed within weeks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Direct Care Worker Training from Temple University Online before orientation.
• Dementia Care Training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Helping residents with mobility and transferring, including use of assistive devices such as walkers or wheelchairs.
• Providing medication reminders and assistance with medication administration.
• Assisting with meal preparation and feeding.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up a room, making beds, laundry, and emergent cleaning if necessary.
• Providing companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Monitoring residents' health and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Assisting with recreational activities and outings.
• Documenting care provided and observations in residents' records.
• Following all facility policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
• Working full-time or part-time in shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Completing Medication Administration Certification within the first 4 weeks of employment with Simpson.
• Utilizing Relias training online to continually update skills and training each calendar year as required by the regulations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Temple University Online Direct Care Worker Training

Dementia Care Training

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, PA is seeking an experienced caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities, mobility, meals, and companionship. The role involves medication reminders and documentation in resident records, in a licensed health care setting.

Evening 3pm-11pm shifts with potential for weekends and holidays. Certifications including CPR, First Aid, AED and Medication Administration are required or completed within weeks.