Personal Care Aide

Concordia Private Care is seeking part-time Personal Care Aides for flexible shifts to care for our patients.   Open Locations: Cabot Campus, Bethlen/Ligonier campus and Allison Park Campus.   Schedule: Monday-Friday and/or weekend hours are available. Part-time daylight or evening /flexible schedule!    POSITION SUMMARY The personal care aide is a paraprofessional staff member trained to provide personal care, activities of daily living, exercise programs, and related services in the home for the sick and disabled, when no family member can assume this responsibility. This employee functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.  QUALIFICATIONS Successfully completes Agency Competency Evaluation One year of supervised employment as a personal care aide or nursing assistant is preferred Scores at or above the 75% score on the nursing assistant evaluation/pre-employment test Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and keep appropriate records Hold current CPR and First Aid card (HSFA) Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits Car must be covered by established amount of insurance as described in personnel policies Driver must have valid driver’s license DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide personal care including: Bathing Dressing Grooming Hair Care Nail Care Assistance with ambulation Changing position in bed Assistance with transfers Oral hygiene Changing bed linens of an incontinent beneficiary Shaving Deodorant application Skin care with lotions and/or powder Foot care Ear care Feeding Housekeeping including but not limited to: Dusting Vacuuming Light meal preparation Taking out the trash Laundry Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of a licensed nurse to be provided safely and effectively Concordia Private Care is both hiring and offering new hires a chance to follow their nursing dream at no cost just for becoming an employee of Concordia! Recently, Concordia Lutheran Ministries (CLM), partnered with Butler County Community College and its nursing program to support both current and new employees who would enjoy going back to school to become a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Concordia Private Care is here to offer you a job, assist you with further education, and give you the chance to live your dream for free!  Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE