What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/PCA position at The Fountains Group?
Caregiver/PCA (Part Time)
The Fountains/Gardens at DuBois, PA
Shift: Day/Evening
Overview:
The Fountains/Gardens at DuBois is hiring a caregiver to join our team in providing care to residents at our care facilities (either in our personal care or memory care facility). This role would be working the day or evening shift. Associated training and education is provided to new hires. This position is part-time only.
Responsibilities:
- Working with residents, learning their stories, and spending time making sure they feel cared throughout the day/or night.
- Providing immobile, recovering, or frail residents with support, company, and comfort.
- Dispensing medications, administering treatments, and assisting with exercise routines as prescribed.
- Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties.
- Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth.
- Engaging residents in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.
- Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
- Light housekeeping and tiding up.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience with personal care
- Diabetes certification
- Medication administration certification
- First Aid CPR Training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Latrobe, PA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16