Assisted Living Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - FT (Evening)

St. James Place Personal Care AttendantSt. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work. Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing joyful service? St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.Compensation Range: Starting at $12 per hour depending on verifiable experienceAvailable Schedule:FT: 2p-10p Evening Shift working every other weekendJob Duties:Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) assist seniors who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired in the Assisted Living area. The PCA's role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents' independence and freedom of choice. PCAs work with a group of residents on their assigned hall for their shift.Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDBasic computer skillsPrevious experience in a healthcare or home care settingCurrent CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)Experience in providing assistance with ADL'sKnowledge of Health Maintenance and Monitoring TasksCompetencies:Must be able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations.Must be self-motivated and function as an "in charge person".Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor.Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques at all times.Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.Essential Functions:Activities of Daily LivingProvides assistance with dressing and undressingProvides assistance with bathingProvides assistance with personal hygieneProvides assistance with mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniquesCare for ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and denturesInstrumental Activities of Daily LivingProvides assistance with telephone (assists with calls, telephone repairs, hearing and vision adaptive skills)Provides assistance with housekeeping tasks associated with personal care such as washing dishes, bed making, cleaning bathroom and linen/towel changes, as well as doing resident's personal laundryMedication AssistanceAssists residents with self-administration of medicationsMonitors medication supplies and documentationHealth Maintenance and Monitoring TasksObserves and reports changes in resident's physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to the Director of AL or Wellness NurseConducts room checks and resident roundsMonitors for environmental safety hazardsReports and records incidents, errors or accidentReports and records resident and resident-related eventsPromotes residents' social, physical and emotional well beingDiningAssists with escorting residents to the Dining Room for mealsAssists with preparing the Dining Room for meals (setting tables, clearing tables, cleaning dining room & dishes when necessary)Assists with taking meal orders and waiting tables during mealtimesActivity ProgramAssists with planning and preparing for activitiesAssists with reminding and escorting residents to activitiesParticipates in scheduled and unscheduled activitiesAssists with clean up after scheduled activitiesWork Hours:Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.May require working long hours or hours outside of the normal work week.MAY BE DESIGNATED ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, INCLUDING HURRICANES, EVACUATION, FIRE, FLOOD, ETC., AND BE REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY.Physical Requirements: This position requires extensive standing, walking, and the ability to lift and transfer residents with assistance.Full-time Benefits: Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Insurances Option Short-term Disability Insurance Vacation/Sick/HolidaysEEO Statement: St. James Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and train for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.