Overview

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, family members, or employees of organization.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job
• Certificate for Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide is perferred. United Methodist Homes may also train Personal Care Aides to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with dressing and grooming such as care of hair, nails and teeth.
• Assists residents with bathing, showering, and toileting as needed.
• Assists residents at mealtime with transporting to and from the dining room.
• Assists residents with transfer or ambulation.
• Makes beds and performs other light housekeeping duties such as removing dirty linens, straightening rooms, etc.
• Performs charting duties including activity and treatment sheets.
• Checks daily appointments for residents such as for the beauty shop, etc and assists with transport.
• Encourages and assists residents to activities when necessary.
• Sorts and distributes residents' laundry. Re-labels personal laundry as needed.