Home Care Direct Care Worker

Phi•Newville, PA

6d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Direct Care Worker Green Ridge Village Newville, PA FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FTE: 0.3 = 24 hours per pay, Part Time Flex Holidays: Every Other Holiday Schedule: 7:30am - 3:30pm Shift: Days Status: Part Time Flex Weekends: Every Other Weekend Compensation from $15.00 to $16.00 - (based upon experience) Status/Shift: Part Time Day: 7:30am - 3:30pm Every other Weekend Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities. If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest. The Home Care Aide is responsible providing for the basic care needs and social activities of residents as identified by the Care Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous caregiver experience preferred
Valid driver's license with clean driving record may be required
Active CPR preferred
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to assess and effectively communicate with residents

Responsibilities

Assists resident in all activities of daily living as assigned, while encouraging each resident to maintain his/her highest level of independence.
Assists resident with activities of daily living (such as: meal preparation; medication reminders; grocery shopping; monitoring of food expirations, caring for pets, watering plans; providing individual companionship and supervising daily personal care routine.
Performs light housekeeping and laundry tasks for residents, including: organizing resident belongings; organizing rooms; changing linens.
Observes residents and report changes in physical, psychological, and emotional condition to appropriate personnel.
Contributes to the development of the Service Plan for each resident.
Documents the care and treatment provided to the resident.
Transports residents to other areas of community, therapy and appointments.
Escorts residents to outside physician appointments as assigned.
May assist in clerical duties in Wellness Center.
Performs basic emergency care procedures.