The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides aide to residents, ensuring that quality of life is at the highest standard

The PCA works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing but will also be expected to work under his/her own initiative. There is a need for excellent communication and the continued maintenance of relationships with staff, residents and families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers care as described on each resident's care plan and as directed per training standards. Discussed changes in the acuity with supervisors and the Director of Nursing to change plan when needed.
• Maintain the resident's rooms in a tidy, orderly condition with respect to the resident's individual rights and preferences.
• Serves residents' meals in the dining room and nourishments on the unit.
• Transports residents' to the dining room, activities, and/or beauty salon as needed per their request and/or schedule.
• Supplies fresh ice, water and other refreshments as assigned.
• Completes all tasks as directed on the unit's assignment sheet for the assigned shift.
• Reports any unusual occurrences (incidents), signs, symptoms, complaints or observations of the residents to the supervisor or the Director of Nursing.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident property per facility policy.
• Completes laundry according to scheduled days
• Pulls trash at end of shift and as needed.
• All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Senior care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person