Personal Care Assistant - The Garden

Compensation from $17.50 to $19.00 - (based upon experience) - PLUSadditional shift differentials

Status / Shift :

Part-Time Evenings 2 : 30pm-10 : 30pm

Presbyterian SeniorLiving is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fosteringteamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation, and leading withcompassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 olderadults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission topromote wholeness of body, mind, and spirit for all that live within ourcommunities.

If youare compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that iscommitted to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers avariety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more;PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional,maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of careeropportunities to fit your skills and interest.

The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for meeting the basic care needs of our residents.

Qualifications : Pennsylvania (PA) :

Must be 18 years of age or older, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry

High school diploma or equivalent required, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry

Delaware (DE) :

Must be 18 years of age or older

Maryland (MD) :

Must be 21 years of age or older unless active on the DE Nurse Aide Registry

Skills / Experience :

Previous experience working with older adults preferred

Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Capable of working independently and as a team

Expectations :

Assists residents in all activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living according to the Support / Service Plan

Responds to all resident requests for assistance and / or call bells regardless of assignment

Observes residents and reports changes in condition to the appropriate supervisor or team members

Communicates and documents services provided to the resident

Recommends changes in the appropriate sections of the resident's support / service plan

Performs basic care procedures

Assists with transportation of residents to outside appointments and shopping and accompanies resident as assigned

Initiates and completes appropriate resident activities

Informs residents of activities, encourages participation and provides transportation for such activities

May assist with mealtimes

Performs basic emergency care procedures, first aid, CPR and Heimlich maneuver

Actively participates in all required in-service programs and tam meetings, including program presentations

Presbyterian Senior Living is a large not-for-profit organization comprised of a variety of locations, services and levels of care. Our organization is dedicated to our mission to provide compassionate, vibrant and supportive communities and services to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit.