Full-time Personal Care Aide, Holy Family Villa

Diocese of Allentown•Bethlehem, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Care Aide provides routine assistance with residents’ activities of daily living in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies and procedures. The aide works as directed by the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Priest Services to maintain a high standard of resident care. As the employee progresses in the role, they will be trained as a Medication Technician. This full-time role is based in a personal care environment and is scheduled for the night shift, 11 PM to 7 AM, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The schedule also includes every other weekend (Friday and Saturday) and every other holiday. Employees may periodically be required to work beyond scheduled hours. Holidays worked are paid at double time.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
At least 21 years of age.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid status.
Attend and pass the Medication Administration class within six months of hire.
Attend the Diabetes Education and Insulin Injection class and become certified within six months of hire.
Clear Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, drug screening, and FBI criminal background fingerprint check as required under Pennsylvania Act 153 of 2014; records must be no less than one year old.
Attend the online Protecting God’s Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Sincere desire to work with the elderly.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity, and to work effectively with residents, staff, physicians, visitors, and others.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, and move regularly throughout the work shift, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Possess adequate sight and hearing, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Respect the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures and comply with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
Help maintain a calm, clean, and safe environment for residents; remain alert to hazards and take appropriate action to prevent accidents and injuries.
Routinely check on incontinent residents and provide necessary care.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality of resident care and staff information.
Apply protective devices properly to prevent resident discomfort or injury.
Complete vital signs and intake and output sheets as directed by the Nurse Supervisor.
Assist residents with bathing, grooming, oral care, repositioning, shaving, nail and hair care, and toileting according to proper procedures.
Report abnormalities noticed during care, including bruises, pressure areas, or changes in a resident’s condition, to the Supervisor or Administrator.
Help prepare residents for meals, serve meals, and monitor meal intake when necessary.
Order prescribed medications from the pharmacy according to procedure.
Receive verbal, telephone, or faxed physician orders, transcribe them onto the appropriate form, and ensure that required action is taken.
With a doctor’s order, prepare, administer, and maintain medications until they are discontinued.
Attend mandatory in-service programs and complete at least 12 hours of annual training to maintain direct care worker certification.
Accompany residents to outside treatment when family members are unavailable; this may include pushing residents in a wheelchair.
Work as part of a team and chart informative nurses’ notes describing care provided and residents’ responses.
Report to work in a neat, clean uniform and maintain an appropriate appearance; demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Support change positively and serve as a positive example for other staff.
Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor.
Complete Medication Administration and Diabetes Education and Insulin Injection classes and obtain the required certifications within six months of hire.