(PT) Personal Care Assistant, 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 regulations and facility policies, helping maintain the highest degree of resident care. The position works in a personal care environment at Holy Family Villa and includes compassionate resident care and assistance with daily activities. The aide reports to the Nursing Supervisor and may also receive direction from the Director of Priest Services.

This part-time night-shift role is scheduled for 16 hours per week, from 11 PM to 7 AM, and requires working every other weekend and every other holiday, including Christmas on a rotating basis. Staff may periodically be required to work beyond scheduled hours. The facility describes its setting as a family-like work environment in a pleasant residential setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certificate, or active status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid credentials.
• Obtain Diabetes Education/Insulin Injection and Medication Administration Certification within six months of the start date.
• Clear Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History check, 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.
• Sincere desire to work with elderly residents.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday, including Christmas on a rotating basis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, pay attention to detail, and multitask.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, and move intermittently throughout the work shift, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Adequate sight and hearing, or prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
• Good general health and emotional stability.
• Respect for the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church concerning matters of faith and morals.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct-care experience is preferred; the employer will train a PCA to become a Medication Assistant, with a salary increase upon doing so.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies and procedures, the Diocese and Holy Family Villa Code of Conduct, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Protect the confidentiality of resident and staff information and ensure resident rights are protected.
• Follow safety rules, stay alert to hazards, and take appropriate action to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain a neat, clean appearance and wear loose-fitting scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
• Report to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Check residents routinely, including self-care residents at least once per shift and total-care residents at least once an hour.
• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, oral care, repositioning, shaving, fingernail and hair care, and toileting according to proper procedure.
• Obtain vital signs each shift for designated residents.
• Report abnormalities observed during care, including bruises, pressure areas, or changes in a resident’s condition, to the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Priest Services.
• Prepare residents for meals, serve meals, and monitor food intake when necessary.
• Transport residents to and from physician appointments as needed.
• Attend mandatory in-service programs and complete daily charting as directed.
• Maintain residents’ bathrooms and living quarters; launder soiled clothing or bedding; change linens weekly in designated rooms; and sweep, vacuum, or dust common areas when directed.
• Attend the Protecting God’s Children seminar/class and complete Mandated Reporter Training.
• Limit personal cell phone and telephone use to breaks, lunch periods, or emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One hour of paid breaks per shift.
• Double-time pay on holidays.
• After 90 days, new employees are eligible for 16 hours of vacation, 16 hours of personal time, and 8 hours of sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED