At Home Services Direct Care Worker

Job Opportunity At Presbyterian Senior Living

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety 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 career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.

Compensation: $15.00-$16.00/hr (based upon experience)

Full Time Day | Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Previous caregiver experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record may be required
• Active CPR preferred
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Assists resident in all activities of daily living as assigned, while encouraging each resident to maintain his/her highest level of independence.
• Assists resident with activities of daily living (such as: meal preparation; medication reminders; grocery shopping; monitoring of food expirations, caring for pets, watering plans; providing individual companionship and supervising daily personal care routine.
• Performs light housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents, including organizing resident belongings; organizing rooms; changing linens.
• Observes residents and report changes in physical, psychological, and emotional condition to appropriate personnel.
• Contributes to the development of the Service Plan for each resident.
• Documents the care and treatment provided to the resident.
• Transports residents to other areas of community, therapy and appointments.
• Escorts residents to outside physician appointments as assigned.
• May assist in clerical duties in Wellness Center.
• Performs basic emergency care procedures.