Personal Care Aide

Asbury Communities • Pen Argyl, PA

4h • $15 - $20

About The Position

Assists residents with activities of daily living
Accurately and safely prepares and administers oral, ophthalmic, optic, nasal, rectal, and topical medications prescribed by the physician.
Verifies the identity of the resident before administering medication or treatment; checks the medication three times before administering for correct resident, drug, and dosage, form, route, and accurate time and frequency (e.g. 1 hour after meals)
Ensures that all medications administered are properly labeled.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year experience prefferred
• No Prior certifications needed
• We will train/certify the right person

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Accurately and safely prepares and administers oral, ophthalmic, optic, nasal, rectal, and topical medications prescribed by the physician.
• Verifies the identity of the resident before administering medication or treatment
• Checks the medication three times before administering for correct resident, drug, and dosage, form, route, and accurate time and frequency (e.g. 1 hour after meals)
• Ensures that all medications administered are properly labeled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees