PCA - Brunswick

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc. is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide essential companionship and personal care duties for residents in senior living communities. Responsibilities include aiding with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and grooming, alongside providing transportation and companionship services.

Preferred candidates are high school graduates with basic computer skills; however, no prior experience is necessary. Join our team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly within our communities.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate with residents and staff.
• Previous experience with geriatrics preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to clients including dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene.
• Provides companionship/socialization services to clients.
• Completes daily paperwork in a timely manner.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Community Name: US OH Remote

The UCH Cares Personal Care Assistant is responsible for performing companionship and personal care duties in independent senior living communities where UCH Cares operates. Duties include providing services to clients which includes but is not limited to dressing, bathing/showering, toileting, oral hygiene, grooming, and transitions. Must also provide Concierge Services including client transportation, light housekeeping, safety checks, companionship, errands, medication reminders and pet care.

Essential Functions

• Provides personal care services to clients including dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene
• Provides companionship/socialization services to clients
• Follows Individualized Service Plans and completes assignments as given
• Provide light housekeeping and pet care services
• Transports residents and completes errands as requested
• Cleans resident apartments (light housekeeping)
• Provides medication reminders
• Provides meal preparation and meal delivery
• Completes daily paperwork in a timely manner
• Engages in daily communication with supervisors
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience: No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills

Other Requirements

• Must be able to communicate with residents and staff
• Must be able to follow directions and to complete assigned tasks
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
• Previous experience with geriatrics preferred, but not required
• Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, and other health care staff members
• Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook and the UCH Cares Training Manual

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.