What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at United Methodist Homes?
United Methodist Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Assists residents in the Adult Care home with various activities of daily living. Must be certified as a Personal Care Aide in NY
**$2.00 Shift Differential for evening and night shift
Responsibilities:
- Assists residents with dressing and grooming such as care of hair, nails and teeth.
- Assists residents with bathing, showering, and toileting as needed.
- Assists residents at mealtime with transporting to and from the dining room.
- Assists residents with transfer or ambulation.
- Makes beds and performs other light housekeeping duties such as removing dirty linens, straightening rooms, etc.
- Performs charting duties including activity and treatment sheets.
- Checks daily appointments for residents such as for the beauty shop, etc and assists with transport.
- Encourages and assists residents to activities when necessary.
- Sorts and distributes residents' laundry. Re-labels personal laundry as needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, family members, or employees of organization.
- Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $16.90 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Paid orientation
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Valid NYS PCA Certification?
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnson City, NY 13790: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
