PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT PART TIME 2RD

Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading long-term care facility is seeking a part-time Personal Care Attendant to provide essential support to residents, ensuring their daily personal needs are met in a compassionate and respectful manner. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering quality care while adhering to the highest standards of respect for residents' rights. Benefits include health and life insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
• Active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry is required.
• Must complete Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal needs including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Report all accidents and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Monitor and record vital signs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT PART TIME 2RD role at Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence.

Garvey Manor is a Catholic Continuing Care Retirement Community, providing long-term care and services to our primarily elderly residents. Our Mission and Philosophy Values of Hospitality, Shared Commitment, Compassion, and Sanctity of Life guide the care and services we provide. Garvey Manor is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Description

Personal Care Attendants work in the personal care facility of our community. In this position, they aid with activities of daily living for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to dining facilities and other in-house activities and appointments.
• Assist with arranging residents’ appointments and transportation.
• Report all accidents and incidents on the shift that they occur.
• Report pertinent information, especially any changes in residents’ condition or concerns raised by the resident/family, to the Resident Service Coordinator or Director as requested, or according to an established schedule. Compile information as necessary or as directed and provide data to appropriate personnel.
• Follow work assignments and work schedules.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department and shift.
• Assist residents with daily personal needs including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bed-making, eating, and ambulating; strip and remake beds as assigned; administer first aid, lotions and creams as may be required.
• Perform regularly scheduled rounds and monitor residents’ conditions.
• Record and chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and weights as required or scheduled.
• Respond to residents’ call bells promptly.
• Report unusual incidents or changes in resident behavior to the Resident Service Coordinator or Director.
• Monitor self-medicated residents as per current medication order and resident service plan.

Perform care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents’ rights and dignity.

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Minimum of high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry required.

Training We Provide

• Must successfully complete the Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
• Must successfully complete an approved medication administration course as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care