Personal Care Aide

SUPERIOR HEALTH SUPPORT SYSTEM

ASSISTED LIVING/ADULT FOSTER CARE

POSITION: DIRECT CARE STAFF

OBJECTIVE: To deliver quality assisted living services focused on Residents’ individual capabilities while promoting Superior Health Support Systems Mission and Vision Statement.

Hiring for 3pm-11pm shifts

• Able to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have a work history proving dependability and punctuality
• Must have a compassionate and caring demeanor along with a calm and comfortable approach with Residents, other staff, families, and volunteers
• Able to kneel, bend, squat and lift a minimum of fifty pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to safely administer medication as ordered by Physician
• Perform all areas of Resident Care
• Able to document in a clear and concise manner
• Able to perform all areas of housekeeping including but not limited to: dishes, laundry, vacuuming and washing all floors, cleaning all bathrooms, dusting and everyday clean up.
• Able to prepare healthy meals, follow recipes, and monitor food inventory.

Summary:

Direct Care Staff provide personal care and ensure safety to Residents with cognitive and/or physical disabilities in a home setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior and assisting with medications, preparing/serving meals for all residents, and housekeeping. These services will be provided to elderly with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, aged and/or developmentally disabled.

The Direct Care Staff is responsible for implementation of Service Plans for each individual Resident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in providing care as directed by Resident’s Service Plans; (such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, etc.)
• Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and promote social interaction.
• Prepares/serves meals for all residents.
• Observes and documents residents' behaviors
• Administer all daily medications as prescribed by a doctor.
• Follows all Policies and Procedures provided by the Superior Health Support Systems Board.

EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• First aid/CPR certification required at AFC Homes
• Preference given to those candidates with knowledge of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, mental illness and other disabilities.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• C.N.A. certification desired but not required.
• Must be able to pass background check.

NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
• Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients as required.
• Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently.
• Dependable; reliable transportation; schedule may change without immediate notice.
• Self-Motivated, Honest and Committed to the daily care and quality of life for the Residents.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment.
• Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work.
• Work requires ongoing interaction with moderate to severe cognitively disabled clients.
• Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.40 - $17.90 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18