What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Louisville Care Center?
Here at Louisville Care Center, we have current openings for Personal Care Assistant in our Assisted Living Community to join our team!
Responsibilities:
The duties of a personal care assistant can be diverse and multifaceted. They primarily focus on assisting with daily activities that our residents may struggle with due to physical or mental limitations.
Personal Hygiene: PCAs assist with basic personal care services like hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting and assist with everyday tasks for living.
Meal Preparation: They may prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements and assist with feeding if necessary. They help to ensure that clients receive the necessary basic nutrition to thrive.
Medication Management: PCAs help manage medication schedules ensuring that clients take their prescribed medication at the correct times.
Mobility Assistance: They assist clients with mobility issues by helping them move around their home or outside for appointments.
Housekeeping: Light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry and dishwashing may also fall under their responsibilities.
Companionship: Beyond physical assistance with daily living, PCAs provide emotional support and companionship, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness or isolation.
Skills:
Being a personal care assistant requires a unique set of skills. Here are some key qualities that make an effective PCA:
Compassion: A PCA must be empathetic and understanding, as they will be working with individuals who may be in physical discomfort or emotional distress. They are an important part of an in-home care team and vital caregivers.
Patience: They need to have patience as some tasks may take longer than usual due to the client's physical or mental limitations.
Communication Skills: Good communication is crucial in understanding the needs and concerns of the client.
Physical Stamina: The role often requires lifting or moving clients, hence physical strength and stamina are necessary.
Problem-Solving Skills: PCAs should be able to think on their feet and solve problems as they arise
Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment..
Excellent personal hygiene.
We offer an exciting benefit package (Free health insurance), flexible scheduling to meet your needs, competitive wages, Shift pick up bonus's and shift differencial! Aso offering a generous HIRE ON BONUS. Having a Fun and Caring Attitude is a MUST! Feel free to inquire by sending an email to our Director of HR, Kendra at ktrauernicht@lccne.com