Personal Care Aide / Medication Technician

Holy Redeemer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate nursing services team at a forward-thinking healthcare provider, where your role will encompass assisting residents with personal care, daily activities, and medication administration. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the holistic well-being of the geriatric population in various clinical settings, including hospitals and senior care communities. With a strong commitment to personal care, the organization emphasizes a resident-centered approach, ensuring that each individual's needs are met with dignity and respect. Embrace a fulfilling career that goes beyond a job, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Educational assistance

Nursing scholarship opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Must complete State approved Direct Care Staff Training course.
• Ability to work on a team, addressing holistic needs of Geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Administer medication and perform housekeeping tasks.

Skills

First-aid/CPR certification

Teamwork

Positive communication skills

Flexibility with scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW

Become part of our Nursing Services team at Redeemer Health and discover a role that fits your interests across various clinical settings - hospital, home care, or senior care communities. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement through educational assistance and nursing scholarship opportunities. At Redeemer Health, your career is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make impactful contributions in healthcare. Together, we can achieve great things.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The primary purpose of this position is to assist residents with personal care, daily activities, medication administration, dietary and housekeeping tasks, and other related functions as assigned by the Team Leader.

CONNECTING TO MISSION:

Holy Redeemer’s ability to Care, Comfort, and Heal for our patients, residents, and clients is directly correlated to personal care. Personal Care incorporates two philosophies: safecare and resident-centered care. Our goal is to ensure that the holistic needs of our residents are met through utilizing the skills of the different staff by focusing on the resident-centered experience.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• First-aid/CPR certificate
• Successful completion of the State approved Direct Care Staff Training course.
• Successful completion of the State approved Medication Administration & Diabetic Certification Training course within 6 months and periodic competency testing to maintain certification.
• If Medication Administration & Diabetic Certification courses are not completed or periodic competency not met, staff member will be transitioned to a Personal Care Aide; salary adjustments may apply.
• Flexible with scheduling.
• Ability to work on a team, addressing the holistic needs of the Geriatric population.
• Demonstrates positive communication skills and ability to relate to staff in a professional manner; able to relate to all levels of staff.