621 McGovern Road, Hockessin, Delaware 19707
Job Description
The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.
- Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)
- Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
- Assists residents with activities of daily living
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
- Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
- Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies
- Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
- Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
- Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
- Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
- Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals
- Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
- Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
- Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
- Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
- Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
- Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
- Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
- Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
- Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
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