Personal Care Assistant - Billings Heights Location

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Earn up to $19.50 an hour with differentials plus a $1,200 Sign-On Bonus!

Differentials : Evening Diff : 5pm - 11pm $2.00 per hour, Night Diff : 11pm - 6am $3.00 per hour & Weekend Diff : 2pm Friday through Sunday at 11 : 59pm $1.50 per hour.

Relief - Days, Evenings or Nights!

SUMMARY : Responsible for creating a nurturing home for residents and provides care and services to meet their needs within an environment of hope, dignity and love. The Personal Care Attendant works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, medical staff, visitors and volunteers to create this positive environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personal care, housekeeping & home maintenance, food preparation and service, activities, recordkeeping and household financial management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Personal Care :

• All essential functions will be performed with empathy, dignity and respect of the Elder and will respect and accommodate resident's individual choices whenever possible. The Personal Care Attendant will also facilitate and help the resident to complete as much of their personal care as possible
• Provides for the daily hygiene care of the elders to include : bathing, dressing, grooming and related personal care
• Assists resident to have clothes purchased, laundered, and repaired as needed
• Responsible for taking and properly recording elder's vital signs. (i.e. : blood pressure, temperature, pulse, etc.).
• Responsible for observing Elders well being (i.e. : change in behavior, change in vital signs, etc.) and reporting such changes to the appropriate team member

Housekeeping & Maintenance of Home :

Food Preparation and Service :

Communication :

Safety :

Mission / Customer Service :

Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.

Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Requirements : High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience in a human service or health care setting preferred. Must complete the SJU CNA Course within 6 months from hire date. Must obtain certification within 120 days of class completion.

Knowledge :

Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of the Elder Sharath training, must be certified nursing assistant and, complete Abuse Training and required training in Serve Safe ™, food preparation, basic nutritional guidelines related to resident menu planning and basics of household financial management, housekeeping, infection control, light maintenance.

Skills / Abilities :

Must possess good writing, verbal and observation skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Exceptional organizational abilities.

Complexity / Difficulty :

This position requires the ability to function independently in performing duties and be able to problem solve using good judgment with the Elder's involvement whenever possible. The person needs to be able to respond to Elders needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the Elder's rights. Incumbent performs job tasks following established procedures and works with team leader to identify and address problems or concerns within the team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Home-like environment

Requires lifting, bending, walking and standing for prolong periods of time. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.