Personal Care Assistant, FT

John Knox Village; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village is seeking dedicated caregivers to support clients in their homes in the Lincoln area. You will provide companionship, assist with daily activities, light housekeeping, and meal preparation to promote comfort and independence.

Training is provided and expected annually. The role requires a compassionate approach, strong time management, and the ability to work independently within a team of health professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• CNA certification is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation to maintain client comfort.
• Transport clients to appointments and accompany them to activities as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the client home and report changes in condition.
• Follow safety regulations and care policies at all times.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Telephone skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Flu Shot Required* (or must follow masking protocols)

Job Details

Description

Full-Time

10a-6:30p

• Flu Shot Required* (or must follow masking protocols)

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for caring for others? Would you like to make a positive impact in someone’s life? The care you provide enables clients to stay in their home and age in the environment they love! Services provided range from walking a dog, or other household chores, to assisting with bathing or toileting. Clients may be elderly and/or handicapped, with or without dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Care may also be provided to individuals on Hospice services. As a Village Helper, you would be supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Training and education would be provided and required annually by policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Contributes to the general well being of client through companionship. Reads aloud, plays cards or other games. May take client to activities, prepares meals, assist with correspondence, accompany to doctor or any appointments.
• Achieves order and cleanliness in client home. Performs light housekeeping, which may include; cleans bathroom and kitchen; vacuums, dusts, takes out trash; does laundry. Changes linens and makes bed.
• Assists with client ADLs (activities of daily living), which may include; providing bathing, grooming, oral care, catheter care, and any other personal care needed. May assist with toileting and dressing.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities

Essential Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Must possess Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• CNA certification is not a requirement.

Knowledge And Skills (required Unless Otherwise Noted)

• Beginner keyboarding skills (preferred)
• Must have ability to follow instructions
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must have multitasking abilities
• Must have telephone skills
• Must have ability to work independently

  Experience

  • Caregiving or customer service experience preferred.

  SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is done in client home, or wherever client is located. (i.e. assisted living, hospital, nursing facility).
  • Travel is required from client to client.
  • Associate may have exposure to bodily fluids, or any health condition the client might have.
  • Universal precaution must always be followed.
  • All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

  Physical and Mental Demands

  • Job demands include maximum occasional lift of 75 lbs from knuckle to waist level; maximum occasional lift of 25 lbs from floor to 38 inches; maximum occasional lift of 40 lbs from floor to 48 inches
  • Maximum occasional carry of 5 lbs 100 ft; maximum occasional carry of 38 lbs at 36 inches height for 15 ft; maximum occasional carry of 20 lbs for 75 ft
  • Maximum occasional push/pull horizontal of 40 lbs at 36 inches height for 100 ft; maximum occasional push/pull vertical of 10 lbs
  • Maximum occasional grip force of 40 lbs; maximum occasional lateral pinch force of 15 lbs
  • Maximum occasional climb of 8 inches
  • Maximum occasional forward reach of 34 inches; maximum occasional lateral reach of 37 inches
  • Frequent bend; occasional fine motor coordination; occasional foot coordination; occasional balance
  • Frequent sitting; continuous standing; and continuous walking.

  SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives supervision from Director of Nursing Clinical Management or his/her designee.

  SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

  EOE/D/V

  Nicotine-free & Drug Free Workplace

  Post-offer background check and health screening required.

  Questions can be directed to [e-mail]