Personal Attendant

City of Lincoln; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Insurance benefits

Shift Differential

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401K matching

Paid CEU's

Complimentary meals

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Dover, OH is seeking Personal Attendants (PCA) to assist residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and safety. Responsibilities include ADLs support, documenting resident data, and maintaining clean, safe environments.

The role requires basic communication, the ability to read and follow instructions, and a willingness to learn. On-the-job training is provided, with opportunities for shift flexibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have basic communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
• On-the-job training available; health care experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• May assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring.
• Provides residents with tub baths and obtains weight for nurse; uses equipment like Sit/Stand Lift or Full Body Lift as needed.
• Makes resident beds, changes linens, and keeps rooms safe; handles resident laundry and linen.
• Answers call lights promptly and assists new residents with move-in logistics, schedules, and belongings.
• Maintains clean work rooms and logs resident data; stores equipment properly.
• Attends in-service training and meetings; performs other tasks within scope of practice.
• Maintains infection control and standard precautions at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Reading

Writing

Job description

• Location 1525 N Crater Ave,Dover, OH, 44622,United States

Description

Shift: 3p-11p Part-Time and Full-Time

Salary: Up to $16.70/hour

General Job Summary:

Personal Attendants are Personal Care Assistants (PCA) that provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living to residents, while promoting independence in accordance with safety standards. Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical and emotional condition to nurse or supervisor. Fosters self-respect and a feeling of worth in each resident by consistent understanding and kindness in care.

Scope of Job Tasks:

• May assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring. Provides residents with tub baths and obtains weight for nurse. Properly lifts residents according to needs determination, using proper assistance (i.e. 2 PAs, Sit/Stand Lift, Full Body Lift)
• Makes resident beds, changes linens, and organizes rooms to maintain a safe environment. Washes, dries, and replaces resident personal laundry and facility linen.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner.
• Assists new residents in transition to facility – labeling and putting away belongings, advising of meal and activities schedules, etc.
• Maintains clean work rooms, records resident data on various logs, and properly stores equipment.
• Attends required in-service training and meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned within scope of practice.
• Maintains Standard Precautions at all time to ensure proper infection control.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay package
• Insurance benefits include dental, vision, life, and disability, among others
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Matching 401K
• Paid CEU's
• Complimentary Meals
• Nursing Student Scholarships and tuition reimbursement
• Extensive training provided
• Emphasis on Flexible Scheduling
• Feel Appreciated!
• Voted # 1 retirement community and assisted living facility in Tuscarawas County in the 2019-20 Times-Reporter "Best of the Best" contest

Requirements

Must have basic communication skills and a willingness to learn and be taught by others. Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.

Work Experience:

Previous health care-related experience preferable, but not essential. On-the-job training available. Will work under close supervision, but must be self-directed and motivated.

Physical Demands:

Good physical and mental health. Must be able to endure constant standing and walking throughout shift. Must be able to turn, stoop, bend, stretch, and lift to complete aforementioned job tasks. Must have good finger and hand dexterity to handle delicate equipment. Must have good visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in residents’ conditions and needs.

Responsibility For Confidential Matters

Works regularly with some information such as medical records or reports, information on computer screens or other electronic devices, and records that are restricted to the specific persons. Must comply with confidentiality policy.

I have reviewed this job description and position qualifications. The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work. It is not meant to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and work conditions required when performing this job. Management retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Additional Information

• Occupational Exposure C1 : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues