Personal Care Specialist-Polaris

Community Name: Polaris Community POSITION SUMMARY The UCH Cares Personal Care Assistant is responsible for performing companionship and personal care duties in independent senior living communities where UCH Cares operates. Duties include providing services to clients which includes but is not limited to dressing, bathing/showering, toileting, oral hygiene, grooming, and transitions. Must also provide Concierge Services including client transportation, light housekeeping, safety checks, companionship, errands, medication reminders and pet care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s) • Provides personal care services to clients including dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene • Provides Companionship/Socialization Services to clients • Follows Individualized Service Plans and completes assignments as given • Provide light housekeeping and pet care services • Transports residents and completes errands as requested • Cleans resident apartments (light housekeeping) • Provides medication reminders • Provides meal preparation and meal delivery • Completes Daily Paperwork in a timely manner • Engages in Daily Communication with Supervisors • Performs all other duties as assigned or directed POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred Experience: No prior experience necessary Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills Other Requirements: Must be able to communicate with residents and staff; Must be able to follow directions and to complete assigned tasks; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Previous experience with Geriatrics preferred, but not required; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook and the UCH Cares Training Manual. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may require rare travel for conferences, trainings, and other company events. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a facility with considerable exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and physical contact with/from disruptive residents. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.