Personal Care Aide

Company: Elderwood Village at Greece
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: ELDERWOOD VILLAGE AT GREECE IS IN GROWTH MODE AND CURRENTLY HIRING PCA'S! Personal Care Aide team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our Adult Living residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. Responsibilities: * Responsible for responding immediately to resident request. * Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) according to their plan of care, individual needs and care preferences. * Help transfer resident from a bed to a wheelchair or vice versa * Help prepare and plan meals * Light duty housekeeping * Provide emotional support Qualifications: * Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred. * Certification by an approved basic training program in PCA services approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification. Must maintain current annual skills testing approval. * Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families and staff members. * Ability to read and understand the task assignments. * Ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required. * Display genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Keywords: Elderwood Village at Greece, Rochester , Personal Care Aide, Other , Rochester, New York