What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) position at The Laurels of Sandy Creek?
The Laurels of Sandy Creek - Personal Care Attendant (PCA)If you have patience, empathy and a true desire to care for those in need, you will love working as a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) at Maplewood of Sandy Creek, Assisted Living Center. In this role, you have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our residents. We invest in you too, by offering the opportunity to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class (at no cost) that will prepare you to become a CNA, if you desire.At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including : Competitive payLife Insurance401K with matching fundsAffordable Medical, Dental and Vision Health insuranceAFLACEmployee discounts- including mobile phone discountsTuition ReimbursementSPOTLIGHT, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Ciena staff membersScholarship opportunitiesResponsibilitiesAs a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) you will care for residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. Some responsibilities include : Measure and record height and weight, intake and output.Care for the guests’ environment.Assist with bathing, grooming and toileting.Assist with eating and hydration.Observe guests’ skin when administering care and reports changes to licensed nurse; provide skin care as needed.Meet guests’ mental health and social service needs.QualificationsHigh school graduate / GED preferred8 hour online nurse aide training classCompetency testingRequirements : 16 years or older
