PCA - UCH Cares

United Church Homes; Ohio; Remote; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

United Church Homes in Ohio seeks a UCH Cares Personal Care Assistant to provide companionship and personal care within independent senior living communities. You will assist residents with daily activities, transport, light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Must communicate effectively, follow care plans, and engage residents while maintaining safety and dignity. Prioritize teamwork with staff, and adhere to program policies and training materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services (dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming).
• Provide companionship/socialization services to clients.
• Follow individualized service plans and assignments.
• Provide light housekeeping and pet care services.
• Transport residents and run errands as requested.
• Medication reminders and meal preparation/delivery.
• Complete daily paperwork and communicate with supervisors.
• Adhere to all handbook/training requirements.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Communication

English reading/writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or 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 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 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.