Personal Care Aide (CNA or HHA)

Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Place Assisted Living in Washington, DC, seeks compassionate Personal Care Aides for full-time or part-time roles. You will provide high-quality caring support, assist with daily activities, and help residents maintain comfort and dignity in a team setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, DC CNA or Home Health Certification, and CPR/First Aid. Candidates must be proficient in English and committed to elderly care in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC.
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification

Responsibilities

• Assists with all resident care needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
• Notifies nurse on duty or supervisors of changes in condition.
• Assists in dining room during meals and service.
• Assists residents to activities and appointments.
• Helps residents get ready and to lobby for appointments.
• Reports changes in condition to licensed staff.
• Possesses basic vital signs and weight measurement skills.
• Assists with lifting up to 40 pounds as required.
• Keeps First Aid/CPR current.
• Attends mandatory in-services and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management staff.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Willingness to work with elderly

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Livingston Place Assisted Living is committed to providing affordable, personalized care to aging and disabled residents of Washington, DC. The community is managed by Calvary Street Management, a subsidiary of Gilbane Development Company.

Livingston Place Assisted Living is currently seeking compassionate, professional, and experienced full-time or part-time Personal Care Aides to join our team. In this role, Personal Care Aides are responsible for delivering high-quality care and support, ensuring each resident’s comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This position requires a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and values of our community. Successful candidates will have a caring nature, a respectful approach, and a genuine willingness to support and care for elderly residents.

Current openings include: (Part Time or Full Time availability)

• Evening Shifts (3:30 P - 11 P)

• Overnight Shifts (11 P - 7:30 A)

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• Notifies the nurse on duty, Director of Nursing, or Executive Director of resident changes of condition.
• Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables
• Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities
• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments
• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing immediately
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
• Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
• Keeps current on First Aid/CPR
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in‑services and other scheduled meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• High school degree
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC
• Valid and current CPR/First Aid certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in English required
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population

Pay Transparency:

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington, DC this ranges from $43,680.00-$47,840.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.