Personal Care Aide 7a-7p

Description

Purpose

We are a continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Lansdale, PA.  This position is to perform non-professional direct resident care duties under the supervision of the Personal Care Administrator as well as Nurses and to assist in 

maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for residents in the Personal Care Facility. To perform these

 duties in accordance with applicable current regulations and standards governing personal care facilities; and to perform these 

duties in accordance with the mission of Elm Terrace Gardens to promote the health and well-being of individual residents based on  their functional abilities and potential.  Compassion, Empathy and patience are required as well as being on time for assigned shift.

Schedules are 7a-7p or 7p-7a part-time and full-time shifts available

Responsibilities:

- Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing

- Prepare meals and assist with feeding, as needed

- Administer medication reminders and assist with medication management

- Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry and cleaning

- Accompany clients to appointments and outings, as needed

- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients

- Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or behavior to the appropriate supervisor

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client care

Will train right candidate to become a MED TECH upon completion of a successful 90 day orientation period as a PC Aide 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• 1 Must be at 18 years of age and completed high school or obtained the Equivalent of a high school education; or be a C.N.A in good standing and maintain as long as employed by Elm Terrace Gardens. Must be able to take and pass DHS test.
• 2 One to three years previous experience in a licensed personal care facility preferred.
• 3 In accordance with Personal Care Home Licensing Regulations must be certified or capable of obtaining certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and Heimlich maneuver, and maintain such certifications as long as employed by ETG.
•  4 Must possess the ability to speak to and be understood by residents and staff in English, and  demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.
• 5 In accordance with Personal Care Home Licensing Regulation, must be of good moral character and must be free from a medical condition, including drug or alcohol addiction, that would limit the direct care staff from providing necessary personal care services with reasonable skill and safety.
• 6 Must demonstrate the ability to work with minimum supervision
• 7 Must possess an agreeable and helpful attitude toward senior adults.