Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Valley Senior Living; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Extended Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Valley Senior Living Wheatland Terrace in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA/MA1) to support residents with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation. On-the-job training to become a Medication Assistant is available.

Offering a day shift, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits package with PTO and health/dental/vision coverage plus 401K matching. Training paths for ND CNA and CPR are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in North Dakota or have completed a state-approved training and be certified within 120 days of hire.
• Must complete Medication Assistant I certification training and pass the test.
• CPR training required within three months of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Follow infection control concepts and practice hand hygiene.
• Encourage independence and participation in activities for residents.

Skills

Infection control

Hand hygiene

Resident independence support

Effective communication

Vital signs

Education

ND CNA certification

CPR certification

Medication Assistant training

Job description

Wheatland Terrace at Valley Senior Living on 42nd
4006 24th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

• Starting hourly rate from $22.35 to $30.06
• Day shift (6:00 am-2:30 pm)
• Generous shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts!
• Must already be a CNA (If you currently don't have a CNA certification, you can become a CNA through Valley Senior Living and get paid to take the CNA Class)
• On-the-job training to become a Medication Assistant
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, Health, Dental, & Vision, and 401K matching!

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Required:

• Certified within the state of ND as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or must have completed a ND state-approved training course and be certified as a CNA in North Dakota within 120 days of the date of hire.
• Must receive mandatory training for Medication Assistant I certification and pass the test for the same.
• Must receive mandatory CPR training, be certified within three months of hire, and maintain current certification.

DESCRIPTION

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA/MA1) provides essential support to residents who require assistance with daily activities due to illness, disability, or the aging process. They help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation. Additionally, they may offer companionship, administer medication, and assist with daily activities. PCAs' role is to enhance the quality of life and independence of those they care for, often requiring empathy, patience, and a flexible approach to meet the varying needs of their clients.

FUNCTIONS

• Understand and follow basic concepts of infection control, including the use of universal precautions. Consistently practices good hand hygiene techniques.
• Encourage and support residents in making personal choices to accommodate individual needs and encourage independence. Encourage residents to function at the highest practicable level.
• Assist resident as needed in all phases of activities of daily living: eating, drinking, oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the restroom. Turn, reposition, and transfer the resident as indicated. Measure vital signs, weights, and Intake and Output accurately. Assess resident for condition changes (i.e.: difficulty breathing, break in skin) and report to Charge Nurse.
• Communicate effectively with the resident and recognize behavior patterns and react in a calm, nonjudgmental manner. Encourage residents who choose to participate in the activities program.
• Perform Range of Motion, transfers, and assist with ambulation following established procedures.
• Medication assistance that is ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Nurse (per ND Nurse Practice Act and agency policy).
• Interact effectively with residents, visitors, and all members of the personal care team.

Our Locations

• Valley Senior Living on Columbia
• 2900 14th Ave S.
• Valley Senior Living on 42nd (Woodside Village, Wheatland Terrace, Town Square)
• 4000 24th Ave S
• Valley Senior Living on Cherry (Tufte Manor)
• 3300 Cherry Street

If you have any questions, please contact HR at 701.787.7829.

Valley Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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