Personal Care Assistant - LIFE Geisinger

Geisinger Health System - Dallas, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, 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. This role focuses on enabling participants to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle through direct care, homemaker services, and restorative care, all while adhering to individualized care plans. The position requires effective communication, attention to safety, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

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.
• Deliver medication and supplies to participants' homes.
• Maintain safety by using proper body mechanics and equipment during transfers.
• Collect data for quality improvement projects and participate in action plans.
• Document services provided accurately according to program policy.
• Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers, explaining actions before tasks.
• Promote independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and complete required training.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual of time.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, and pet care referrals.