PCA - Part-Time - ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Artis•Herndon, VA

17h

About The Position

Artis Senior Living Care Partners provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The role supports residents and their families through collaborative, person-centered care that connects residents’ lifelong identities with their present daily lives. Care Partners may respond to emergencies, document and report care, and transport residents to activities and other locations within the community. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/dementia and willingness to work with older adults are essential.

Requirements

Current CNA certification if required by the state.
Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.
Willingness to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
Familiarity with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Willingness to work with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing or showering, and eating.
Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying rooms, running errands, and delivering mail or newspapers.
Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
Review and consistently follow resident care plans.
Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans.
Immediately communicate changes to clinical staff and thoroughly document them.
Respond appropriately and safely to emergency calls and requests from residents and visitors, and address environmental hazards in a timely manner.
Follow community policies and procedures concerning safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality.
Follow infection prevention, OSHA, fire, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as requested.