Direct Care/Personal Care Assistant

$36,400 - $36,400/Yr

Pennswood Village - Newtown, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Newtown, PA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

No experience is required for the Personal Care Assistant position at Pennswood Village, where both full-time and part-time roles are available. The organization provides Med Tech training to ensure that all staff are well-prepared to deliver high-quality care. The working environment is characterized by excellent staffing ratios, allowing for personalized attention to each resident. The role involves working under the direction of the nurse-in-charge to deliver personal patient care to residents in the Personal Care unit. This includes planning and completing patient care assignments, assisting patients with all activities of daily living, and maintaining the personal rights of all patients through knowledge of and advocacy of the Patient Bill of Rights. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will establish safe and accurate working habits in the delivery of individual patient care. Participation in ongoing education is encouraged to extend knowledge and improve skills as required by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Additionally, you will be involved in the individual patient plan of care as part of an interdisciplinary team and may also participate in the orientation of new staff members. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a caring community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Responsibilities

• Function under the direction of the nurse-in-charge in the delivery of personal patient care to residents.
• Plan and complete patient care assignments.
• Assist patients with all activities of daily living.
• Maintain and ensure the personal rights of all patients through knowledge of and advocacy of the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Establish safe and accurate working habits in the delivery of individual patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education to extend knowledge and improve skills as required by DHS.
• Participate in the individual patient plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff members.

Requirements

• No experience needed.
• Ability to provide patient care.
• Entry-level position suitable for individuals with under 1 year of experience.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan with 100% match on up to 6% of salary
• Fully-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Twenty-five days of all-inclusive paid time off per year
• Benefits from day one including health, dental, and vision benefits