Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Caregiver - Day Shift

Prestige Senior Living; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Attendant to provide essential care to residents. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring the dignity and independence of each resident. You'll be part of a supportive team, dedicated to creating a positive environment while upholding core values of respect and integrity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete competency evaluation within 120 days of employment.
• Must complete state-required training including First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident care and promotes dignity and independence.
• Assists with ADLs, takes vital signs, and documents care accurately.

Skills

Resident Care

First Aid

CPR

Communication Skills

Dementia Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Caregiver - Day Shift

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Job Summary: Provides direct resident care, completes assignments as a universal worker, assists in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents, and upholds Prestige’s core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice. Observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the appropriate staff.
2. Assists with or performs ADLs, takes vital signs and weights, and documents care services and observations accurately. Reports incidents and accidents immediately.
3. Assists residents to and from dining and activities.
4. Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as needed.
5. Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and answers phones when assigned.
6. Supports community fire safety and infection control practices, reporting unsafe conditions promptly.
7. Serves meals, assists residents during dining, and helps with kitchen and dining room cleanup.
8. Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, transfers, and coordinates personal care with co-workers, responding promptly to assistance pages.
9. Assists with apartment housekeeping and laundry services.
10. Attends training, in-services, and staff meetings.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must complete and pass competency evaluation within 120 days of employment.
• Must complete state-required training including Revised Fundamentals of Care, Dementia Care, First Aid, CPR, and HIV training if prior documentation is unavailable.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, with one or more years of experience with older adults preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications; Food Handlers permit if required by state.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all backgrounds and experiences.