Personal Care Assistant - The Garden

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living seeks a Personal Care Assistant to meet residents' basic care needs in our Bucks County community. You will assist with daily living, respond to call bells, and document services per the care plan. Part-time days and full-time evenings include a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Must be 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, able to follow instructions, and work well in a team. Prior older adult care and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with older adults preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and patient service mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting/shift-based environment

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and routine tasks.
• Respond to resident requests and call bells in a timely manner.
• Observe residents and report changes in condition to supervisor.
• Document services provided and participate in care planning.

Skills

Empathy for residents

Strong communication

Customer service

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation from $18.00 to $19.00 - (based upon experience) – PLUS additional shift differentials

Status/Shift:– PLUS additional PT, PRN, Evening, Night and Weekends shift differentials!

• Part-Time Days 6:30a.m.-2:30p.m.
• Full-Time Evenings 2:30p.m.-10:30p.m. - Offering a $3,000.00 Sign On Bonus!
• PRN (as needed)

*Including every other weekend and every other holiday

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.

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

Qualifications:

Pennsylvania (PA):

• 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

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 tam 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.