Personal Care Assistant - LIFE Geisinger

Geisinger Health System - Berrysburg, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Berrysburg, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant at LIFE Geisinger provides essential personal care and support to participants in both the Adult Day Health Center and their homes. The role focuses on maintaining the independence and well-being of older adults by delivering personalized care, homemaker services, and restorative care, all while adhering to care plans developed in collaboration with home care coordinators. This position requires a commitment to safety, effective communication, and the promotion of participant independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, hydration, and obtain vital signs.
• Support participants with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion exercises.
• Prompt medication compliance and manage participant incontinence care.
• Perform light housekeeping and assist with laundry as needed.
• Utilize supplies accurately and economically, and deliver medication and supplies.
• Maintain participant and personal care assistant safety through proper techniques and equipment.
• Collect data for quality improvement projects and participate in action plans.
• Complete thorough documentation of services provided according to program policy.
• Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers, explaining actions before tasks.
• Promote participant independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and complete required educational trainings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of personal care and homemaking services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage paid by the company.
• A competitive 401(k) plan with automatic contributions beginning on the first day of employment.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual of time.
• Access to the MyHealth Rewards wellness program for health improvement and incentives.
• Support for families including adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and military leave.