What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position at Valley Senior Living?
Tufte Manor- Valley Senior Living on Cherry
- Full Time position available
- Day shift (6:00am-2:30pm)
- Wage starting at $21.70 to $29.29
- PM & Weekend Differential Given
- Must already be a CNA
- On-the-job training to become Medication Assistant
- Excellent Benefits such as Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, Health, Dental, & Vision and 401K matching!
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required:
- Certified within the state of ND as a Certified Nursing Assistant or must have completed a ND state approved training course and be certified as a CNA in North Dakota within 120 days of date of hire.
- Must receive mandatory training for Medication Assistant I certification and pass test for same.
- Must receive mandatory CPR training, be certified within three months of hire, and maintain current certification.
DESCRIPTION
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA/MA1) provides essential support to residents who require assistance with daily activities due to illness, disability, or aging. They help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation. Additionally, they may offer companionship, administer medication, and assist with daily activities. PCAs role aims to enhance the quality of life and independence of those they care for, often requiring empathy, patience, and a flexible approach to meet varying needs.
FUNCTIONS
- Understand and follow basic concepts of infection control, including use of universal precautions. Consistently practices good hand hygiene techniques.
- Encourage and support resident in making personal choices, to accommodate individual needs and encourage independence. Encourage residents to function at highest practicable level.
- Assist resident as needed in all phases of activities of daily living: eating, drinking, oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the restroom. Turn, reposition, and transfer resident as indicated. Measure vital signs, weights, and Intake and Output accurately. Assess resident for condition changes (i.e.: difficulty breathing, break in skin) and report to Charge Nurse.
- Communicate effectively with resident and recognize behavior patterns and react in calm nonjudgmental manner. Encourage residents who choose to participate in activities program.
- Perform Range of Motion, transfers, and assist with ambulation following established procedures.
- Medication assistance that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Nurse (per ND Nurse Practice Act and agency policy).
- Interact effectively with resident, visitors, and all members of the personal care team.
Our Locations
- Valley Senior Living on Columbia
- 2900 14th Ave S.
- Valley Senior Living on 42nd (Woodside Village, Wheatland Terrace, Town Square)
- 4000 24th Ave S
- Valley Senior Living on Cherry (Tufte Manor)
- 3300 Cherry Street
If you have any questions, please contact HR at 701.787.7829.
Valley Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#ValleyCNA
Salary : $22 - $29
