PCA - UCH Cares

United Church Homes, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

United Church Homes, Inc. is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide compassionate, in-home and community-based support in independent senior living communities in Ohio. Duties include dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, and medication reminders, along with light housekeeping and pet care.

The role emphasizes companionship, safety checks, and transportation as needed. The ideal candidate may have a High School Diploma or GED and basic English communication skills; prior geriatric

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to communicate in English (read, write, speak).
• Previous experience with geriatrics is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services (dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene).
• Provides companionship/social interaction to residents.
• Follows Individualized Service Plans and completes assignments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Name:US OH RemoteThe 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 Statement(s)•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 directedSKILLS & ABILITIESEducation:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): PreferredExperience:No prior experience necessaryComputer Skills:Must possess basic computer skillsOther 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.