(PT) Personal Care Assistant, Holy Family Villa

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Holy Family Villa Bethlehem

Position Description

Job Title: Personal Care Aide (PCA)

FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports To: Nursing Supervisor

Summary: The Personal Care Aide provides routine assistance with the activities of daily living in accordance with applicable Federal State and Local standards and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Priest Services to assure that the highest degree of resident care is maintained at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and comply with all federal state and local regulations and requirements.

• Ensure all department personnel residents and visitors follow established policies and procedures which include safety rules and regulations.

• Must adhere to the Diocese of Allentown and Holy Family Villas Code of Conduct statement.

• Must follow HIPAA guidelines. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident and staff information.

• Must be alert to potential hazards and take appropriate action to prevent accidents and injury.

• Must follow the Diocese of Allentown Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors and Harassment policy to include attendance at Protecting Gods Children seminar.

• Maintain a neat clean uniform and consistently present an appropriate appearance. Wear loose-fitting scrubs and closed toe shoes.

• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

• Be familiar with policies and procedures of this facility and perform accordingly.

• Check residents routinely. Self-care residents should be checked at least every shift. Total-care residents should be checked at least once an hour.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing grooming oral care repositioning shaving fingernail and hair care and toileting according to proper procedure .

• Obtain vital signs each shift on designated residents.

• Report to Nursing Supervisor/ Director of Priest Services any abnormalities noticed during cares such as bruises pressure areas or any change in the residents condition.

• Assist in preparing the residents for their meals serve the Resident meals and monitor intake of meals if necessary.

• Transport residents to and from Physician appointments as needed.

• Attend all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled.

• Must perform daily charting as directed.

• Assist with housekeeping duties by maintaining resident bathrooms and living quarters.

• Assist with housekeeping by laundering soiled clothing or bedding. Assist with linen changes weekly in designated resident rooms.

• Assist with housekeeping duties by sweeping vacuuming and dusting in common areas when directed by a supervisor.

• Ensure Resident Rights are protected.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matter of faith and morals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma a GED certificate or active registry status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Required to maintain current CPR and First Aid Diabetes Education/Insulin Injection Medication Administration Certification must be obtained within 6 months of start date.

• Prior direct care experience preferred but we will train you as a PCA to become a Medication Assistant with a salary increase at that time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Drug Screening and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting Gods Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

• Must possess a sincere desire to work with the elderly.

• Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions and read write and speak the English language.

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Must function independently have flexibility personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents staff physicians visitors etc.

• Cell phones and telephones for personal use should be limited to breaks and lunch periods or emergencies.

• Must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday to include on a rotating basis Christmas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential duties of this job an employee must be able to sit stand bend reach and lift and move intermittently throughout the work shift including the ability to lift 50 pounds. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

WORK CONDITIONS: Personal care environment; Part-time night shift 11PM- 7 AM; 16 hours per week; every other weekend (Friday & Saturday) every other holiday. Staff may be required to work in excess of scheduled work hours periodically.

Holy Family Villa offers a family-like work environment in a pleasant residential setting. Duties include compassionate care of the residents and assistance with their daily activities. You must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions be able to work independently and as a team attentive to detail and the ability to multitask.

Excellent benefits such as one hour of paid breaks per shift and double-time pay on holidays! After completion of the 90 days new employees are eligible for 16 hours of vacation 16 hours personal time and 8 hours of sick time.

Hourly rates begin at $14.50 to $18.00 depending on experience. Apply now to schedule an interview!

EOE M/F/D/V

Required Experience:

Junior IC