Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Salary

$16.50 - $18.02/Hour

Overview

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is currently seeking supportive and nurturing Resident Care Aides to join our clinical team! 

Resident care aides will assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Applicants must possess a valid HHA  or PCA certification to be considered for this position. 

Medication technician experience is preferred.

 

Currently Hiring For

Evenings: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Overnights: 10 PM - 6 AM

Part-time, 22.5 hours/week

 

At Elderwood, our assisted living and adult home communities promote independence while providing just the right amount of assistance with daily needs. We take care of chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry, as well as medication management and personal care. You can depend on a caring staff dedicated to ensuring your comfort and safety. We’re always mindful of personal needs, while seamlessly coordinating important health services.

 

Our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees.

Responsibilities

Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Essential Job Functions:

 

1. Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management,       showering, dressing/undressing.2. Move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.3. Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).4. Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.5. Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.6. Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care                    preferences.a.    Bathingb.    Dressingc.    Eatingd.    Exercisee.    Housekeepingf.     Meal Preparationg.    Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipmenth.    Positioningi.     Groomingj.     Toiletingk.    Transferringl.      Personal Emergency Responsem.     Routine Skin Caren.     Laundering of Clothing7.    Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents’ conditions or needs:a.    Receives report about status of residents from nurse prior to providing care.b.    Follows plan of care in providing daily living and personal care services for resident.c.    Informs nurse after providing personal care services and weighing residents and other services or tasks as              assigned.8.    Maintains facility standards for resident care by:a.    Maintains knowledge of protecting rights of residents.b.    Ensures that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.c.    Reports to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions in room or on                    floor, or personal needs of residents.d.    Completes at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich knowledge of             resident needs and care.e.    Demonstrates respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly pleasant                  environment on the floor for staff and residents.9.    Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed.  Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus                      techniques.10.   Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of               shift.11.   Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.12.   Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.13.   Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such              as reprioritizing work as necessary.14.   Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.15.   Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.16.   Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.17.   Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.  18.   Supports and abides by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.19.   Abides by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.20.   P