What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Independence Hall Care Home?
Summary
Successful personal care assistants are highly empathetic and compassionate. They treat all residents with respect and dignity regardless of their condition or ability. Personal Care Assistants are perceptive, intuitive, and able to recognize when a resident behaves differently or seems upset. They are great communicators and get to know each resident on a personal level and form friendships while still being professional.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan.
· Respond to resident needs, in a timely manner.
· Prepare and provide meals or snacks as appropriate
· Maintain accurate and complete records of care delivered.
· Communicate change of condition in any resident to manager in a timely and effective manner.
· Understands policies pertaining to safety and infection control.
· Promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Assist in keeping the community and resident property clean.
· Demonstrates behavior, which maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual preference, and disease process.
Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent certificate
· Must possess valid First Aid Certifications and current CPR, or Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, and pass skills evaluation.
· Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English at the level necessary for performing duties.
The above statements are intended to be generally descriptive but not exhaustive of all functions. The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Types:
Part-time, PRN
Schedule:
· Day, Evening, Night, Weekend shifts
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- On call
- Overnight shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Floresville, TX 78114 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Floresville, TX 78114: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $15