What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide, Resident Assistance (RA), Personal Care Worker (PCW) 3p-3a position at Sycamore Lodge Senior Living?
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We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18