Personal Care Assistant - Lakeview

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Evening shifts

Night shifts

Weekends

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to meet the basic care needs of residents at our Lakeview location in Doylestown. The role requires compassionate, team-oriented individuals who can follow care plans and assist with daily activities, including mobility, meals, and transportation.

Responsibilities include responding to resident requests, documenting services, and participating in in-service programs; CPR experience is preferred and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ unless active on PA Nurse Aide Registry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living according to the care plan.
• Responds to all resident requests for assistance and/or call bells.
• Observes residents and reports changes in condition to the appropriate supervisor or team members.
• Documents services provided to the resident.
• Assists with transportation of residents to outside appointments and shopping.
• May assist with mealtimes and participates in resident activities.
• Participates in in-service programs and team meetings.

Skills

Older adults experience

Written & verbal instructions

Communication skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Active PA Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable)

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:

Full-Time 11pm-7am

Part-Time 11pm-7am

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.