Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Chesapeake Place Senior Living - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chesapeake, VA

About the position

Chesapeake Place Senior Living is seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join their care team. The role involves providing essential support to residents by implementing care plans, responding to their needs, and promoting their independence and self-care. PCAs will work within their professional scope of practice, ensuring a safe and clean environment while maintaining accurate records of care delivered.

Responsibilities

• Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan.
• Respond to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate empathy and develop a caring rapport with residents.
• Promote resident independence and self-care.
• Deliver care and services in accordance with individual service plans for all assigned residents.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of care delivered.
• Conduct visual safety checks on all assigned residents at the start of each shift.
• Effectively communicate resident status with the next shift at the end of each shift.
• Communicate changes in resident conditions to nursing in a timely manner.
• Complete incident reports accurately and timely.
• Understand and demonstrate safety and infection control practices.
• Promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Assist housekeeping and maintenance staff to keep the community and resident property clean.
• Recognize, respond to, and report concerns in the resident's environment.
• Demonstrate behavior that maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence.
• Address individual behavioral needs of the resident.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Valid First Aid Certifications.
• Current CPR certification as per state regulations.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification and state certifications may be required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for performing duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Weekend availability preferred.