Personal Care Aide (PRN)

Overview

Livingston Place at Southern Ave. is a Washington, DC Assisted Living Community that is committed to providing affordable, personalized care to aging and disabled residents in Washington, DC. The community is managed by Calvary Street Management, a Gilbane Development Co. property.

Livingston Place Assisted Living is currently seeking full‑time or part‑time compassionate, professional, and experienced Personal Care Aides (DC‑Certified Nursing Assistant or DC‑Home Health Aide licenses) to join our team. In this role, Personal Care Aides are responsible for delivering high‑quality care and support, ensuring each resident’s comfort, dignity, and overall well‑being. Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This position requires a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and values of our community. Successful candidates will have a caring nature, a respectful approach, and a genuine willingness to support and care for elderly residents.

PRN Shifts Available:

• Day Shifts (7:00 A – 3:30 P)
• Evening Shifts (3:00 P – 11:30 P)
• Overnight Shifts (11 P – 7:30 A)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information.
• Notifies the nurse on duty, Director of Nursing, or Executive Director of resident changes of condition.
• Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables.
• Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities.
• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments.
• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
• Capable of assisting in‑care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds.
• Keeps current on First Aid/CPR.
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in‑services and other scheduled meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff.

Qualifications

Experience / Education:

• High school degree.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC.
• Valid and current CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Ability to complete a Health Certificate, including TB test and Physical.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in English required.
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.

Pay Transparency:

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington, DC this ranges from $43,680.00 – $47,840.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package, which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401k plan.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role are available for review, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.