Personal Care Assistant - Lakeview

Phi - Doylestown, PA

Part-time

Doylestown, PA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant at Pine Run Village is responsible for meeting the basic care needs of residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This part-time role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, responding to their requests, and maintaining communication with the care team. The position requires a compassionate approach to care and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in all activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living according to the Support/Service Plan.
• Responds to all resident requests for assistance and/or call bells regardless of assignment.
• Observes residents and reports changes in condition to the appropriate supervisor or team members.
• Communicates and documents services provided to the resident.
• Recommends changes in the appropriate sections of the resident's support/service plan.
• Performs basic care procedures.
• Assists with transportation of residents to outside appointments and shopping and accompanies resident as assigned.
• Initiates and completes appropriate resident activities.
• Informs residents of activities, encourages participation and provides transportation for such activities.
• May assist with mealtimes.
• Performs basic emergency care procedures, first aid, CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
• Actively participates in all required in-service programs and team meetings, including program presentations.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, unless Active on PA Nurse Aide Registry.
• CPR preferred.
• Previous experience working with older adults preferred.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of working independently and as a team.