Personal Care Aide (PCA)

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides supervision and personal care assistance with individuals residing in a New Vitae residential site. Assist the residents in maximizing their independence regarding ADLS and IADLs.

This involves collaborative assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring and advocacy for services to meet an individuals’ physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and recreational needs.(should we keep/standardize across all JDs?)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promotes and maintains safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance of the milieu using person first language, safe crisis intervention, and trauma informed care while treating residents with dignity and respect.

2. Familiarize, implement, and contribute to the resident’s plan/assessment.

3. Provides individualized support in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) in accordance with each resident’s plan, which may include assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, eating, and other personal care activities.

4. Provides one-to-one support to assigned residents in completing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) in accordance with each resident’s support plan; these may include cleaning, laundry, shopping, providing transportation, support with recreational, educational or vocational pursuits, using the telephone, etc.

5. Is familiar with the Safety Plan for each assigned resident and provides interventions accordingly.

6. Monitors and reports on the progress of assigned residents, as related to each resident’s support plan.

7. Documents and communicates information within designated time frames regarding residents and work area through use of agency provided communication platforms, and effectively manages change of shift communication at the beginning and end of each shift (including but not limited to incident reports, services provided, medical/psychiatric needs, general communication, etc.)

8. Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team for assigned residents, accurately and fully communicating pertinent information about each resident’s physical and mental health status or behavioral changes, assisting team with formulating objectives and interventions to help residents achieve their goals.

9. Monitors and maintains safe and clean living environment, including replenishing of supplies and a daily quality assurance check on the rooms of all assigned residents.

10. Monitors and documents the diet and intake of all assigned residents.

11. Completes safety checks as assigned for any residents who may be at risk medically or of hurting themselves or others.

12. Recognizes and reports all types of potential crisis/emergency situations and intervenes when appropriate

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Abides by, supports, and models the NVW&R platform statements (Mission, Vision, Core Values, Ethical Standards, Service Model, and Leadership Commitments) and NVW&R handbook, policies, and procedures

2. Adaptability to changes within the workplace

3. Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions during orientation and as required thereafter

4. Ability to provide verbal and written communication

5. Computer literate with required technology, software and applications

6. Maintain respectful and professional relationships with company employees, residents, program members, and outside vendors

7. Proactive collaboration while identifying additional needs, tasks, and priorities within the organization

8. Maintaining the confidentiality and security of all New Vitae staff and consumer data and information

9. Accountability of personal responsibilities and essential functions of the position

10. Maintain accountability for companywide personnel with regards to policies/procedures, regulatory and stakeholder requirements, best practices and identified corporate values/goals

11. Has an understanding of the following: mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance use, brain injury, and chronic medical conditions

12. Monitors interactions of residents and provide support/intervention, when necessary, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all residents.

13. Other duties as assigned

• Uses a teamwork style and cooperative posture in working with others.
• Is self assured, with the emotional maturity to withstand the stresses of this position.
• Demonstrates healthy interpersonal boundaries.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, or active status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Required: Maintain a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

WORKING CONIDITIONS

Physical Conditions

· Able to sit, stand, move and drive vehicle for periods of time

· Ability to lift up to fifty (50) lbs. without assistance

· Exposure to intense sensory stimulation

· Fluent in English both verbally and written

Equipment Operation

· Able to operate common office equipment, including a computer

Hazard of Position

· Risk of contact with blood-borne pathogens and other contagions

· Potential injuries due to unpredictable behaviors of residents/program members

· Exposure to household cleaning products

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coopersburg, PA 18036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18