PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT PRN

Garvey Manor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is offering a fantastic summer opportunity for nursing students. This role allows you to gain hands-on experience while providing essential personal care to elderly residents in a supportive environment. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor residents' health, and contribute to a compassionate atmosphere. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for those in their care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for personal care attendants.
• Must complete training courses for direct care staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes to supervisors.
• Create a warm and positive environment for residents.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

First Aid

Monitoring Vital Signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Garvey Manor - HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Description

EXCELLENT SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR NURSING STUDENTS TO GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.