What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide - PCA - Part Time / Per Diem position at Hunt Community?
Overview
We are currently seeking a part-time PCA Personal Care Aide to join our caring team in a beautiful atmosphere.
Shifts needed : 7am -3pm / 3pm - 11pm
Differential : $2.00 3pm - 11pm / $4.00 11pm - 7am / plus $1.00 for weekends all shifts
BENEFITS:
- Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food.
- Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
- Employee Recognition.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Fitness Reimbursement, Retirement Savings with company match.
- Generous Earned Time Program.
- Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays.
Responsibilities
- PCA's - Personal Care Aides perform resident related tasks under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
- Assist residents with basic grooming needs.
- Serve meals, cue those residents who require it and assist residents in the dining room.
- Assist LNA's to provide fluids and nourishments to the residents.
- Maintain a safe, attractive and comfortable environment for the residents, with special consideration to bedmaking and closet cleaning.
- Answer resident calls for assistance promptly and refer their needs to an LNA or Nurse.
- Report to the Nurse immediately if the resident complains, has a change in condition, or whenever other special needs arise.
- Provide special services for the resident not needing professional skills.
- Carry out housekeeping functions on the unit that are not specifically assigned to the Housekeeping Department.
- Maintain helpful interpersonal relationships.
- Transport residents as required.
- Assume all other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
- Assume responsibility for self-safety and safety of immediate work environment.
- Responsible for attendance at annual in-service program with regards to body mechanics, right to know and fire and safety procedures.
- Perform additional duties as requested and strong ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Qualifications
- The PCA will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and have attained the legal age of employment in the state.
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs with repetition.
- She/he is preferably attending a health occupations class or is interested in pursuing a health related career.
Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua and At Home by Hunt. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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