Pacifica Senior Living - Merced, CA
posted 3 months ago
Pacifica Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team in providing exceptional care to our residents. The PCA will be responsible for implementing care plans and assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with their individual service plans. This role requires a compassionate individual who can effectively communicate with residents and their families, ensuring that their needs are met in a timely and respectful manner. The PCA will work within their professional scope of practice, adhering to state laws and regulations while promoting resident independence and self-care. In this position, the PCA will respond promptly to resident needs, including pendant calls and other community alarms, demonstrating empathy and building a caring rapport with residents. The role involves maintaining accurate records of care delivered, conducting visual safety checks at the start and end of each shift, and effectively communicating resident status to the next shift. The PCA will also be responsible for reporting any changes in resident conditions to nursing staff and completing incident reports as necessary. The PCA will promote a clean and safe environment, assisting housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure that community and resident property is well-maintained. Understanding and practicing safety and infection control policies is essential, as is the ability to recognize and address individual behavioral and psychosocial needs of residents. This position requires a commitment to respecting resident rights and promoting independence, regardless of their background or health conditions.