Personal Care Assistant - Lakeview

Presbyterian Senior Living; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking Personal Care Assistants in Doylestown to meet the essential care needs of residents. Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferably experience with elderly care, providing support with daily activities, while promoting a positive and compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry.
• CPR preferred.
• Previous experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in all activities of daily living.
• Responds to all resident requests for assistance.
• Observes residents and reports changes in condition.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Positive Attitude

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakeview Location: 2425 Lower State Road, Doylestown PA 18901

Compensation from $17.50 to $19.00 - (based upon experience) – PLUS additional shift differentials

Additional clinical premiums for experience!

Status/Shift: Part-time Days 7:00am-3:00pm, Part-time Evenings 3pm-11pm, Part-time Nights 11:00pm-7:00am; PRN

Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for meeting the basic care needs of our residents.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry
• High school diploma or equivalent required, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry
• CPR preferred

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience working with older adults preferred
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working independently and as a team

Expectations:

• Assists residents in all activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living according to the Support/Service Plan.
• Responds to all resident requests for assistance and/or call bells regardless of assignment.
• Observes residents and reports changes in condition to the appropriate supervisor or team members.
• Communicates and documents services provided to the resident.
• Recommends changes in the appropriate sections of the resident’s support/service plan.
• Performs basic care procedures.
• Assists with transportation of residents to outside appointments and shopping and accompanies resident as assigned.
• Initiates and completes appropriate resident activities.
• Informs residents of activities, encourages participation and provides transportation for such activities.
• May assist with mealtimes.
• Performs basic emergency care procedures, first aid, CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
• Actively participates in all required in-service programs and team meetings, including program presentations.

Presbyterian Senior Living is a large not-for-profit organization comprised of a variety of locations, services and levels of care. Our organization is dedicated to our mission to provide compassionate, vibrant and supportive communities and services to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit.