Personal Care Assistant

Elegance; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Elegance is seeking a dedicated caregiver in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The role involves following service plans, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, and fostering teamwork among personal care assistants. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, understand important guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA, and document changes in resident conditions accurately. Join a supportive environment where your contributions enhance the quality of care for residents.

Qualifications

• Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
• Ability to work safely and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow the services in each resident’s service plan.
• Comply with quality assurance processes.
• Understand and follow all policies and regulations.
• Work safely and report unsafe actions.
• Foster teamwork with co-workers.
• Communicate resident needs.

Job description

1. Follows the services outlined in each resident’s service plan in a friendly, respectful and supportive manner. Documents any observed change of condition in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
2. Complies with the quality assurance process and takes steps to ensure that services delivered are complete and designed for each resident. Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to the immediate supervisor for correction.
3. Understands and follows all company policies as well as all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents, including updates and amendments to those rules, regulations and policies. This involves resident care and documentation, and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
4. Works in a safe manner in conjunction with other employees. Reports any unsafe actions immediately to supervisor and ensures such actions are corrected. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards.
5. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
6. Communicates between Personal Care Assistants on resident needs.
7. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

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