Personal Care Assistant - Lakeview

Presbyterian Senior Living; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living in Doylestown, PA is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to meet residents' basic care needs and support daily living. This role offers both Part Time and Full Time opportunities with evening and day shifts, plus sign-on bonuses.

Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $19.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials for PT, PRN, evenings, nights and weekends. The organization emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.

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

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced

Independent and team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation, and leading with compassion 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.

Lakeview Location: 2425 Lower State Road, Doylestown PA 18901

Compensation from $18.00 to $19.00 - (based upon experience) – PLUS additional PT, PRN, Evening, Night and Weekends shift differentials!

Schedules Available

Part Time Evening: 3p-11p

Full Time Evening: 3p-11p

Full Time Day: 7a-3p - $3,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Full Time Day: 7a-3p - Memory Support Unit - $3,000.00 Sign on Bonus

PRN (as needed)

• All including Rotating Weekends and Holidays

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.