Personal Care Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The Housekeeping/Personal Care Aide (Housekeeping/PCA) provides personal care to senior adult residents and maintains a clean environment in order to provide a safe and healthy facility. The Housekeeping/PCA is trained in the proper techniques of providing personal care tasks of the highest level of personal care as well as maintaining the highest level of cleanliness of the interior facility.

Requirements

Be able to read, write and converse in English effectively.
Able to read and understand cleaning labels.
Have long term care or related experience.
Display proper hand hygiene
Must have knowledge of infection control
Must have knowledge of safety and fall prevention.
Willingness to work as a member of a team and take direction from supervisors.
Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Will frequently interact with people of varying ages; must be able to answer requests by residents or family members in an appropriate manner.
Be a leader in providing residential care.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Two-years of experience in housekeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for sanitary conditions and cleanliness of common areas and all tiled floors and bathrooms of the facility according to facility procedures.
Maintain security over all cleaning supplies, including (but not limited to) such items as chemicals, tools or utensils.
Prepare cart as necessary for housekeeping at start and end of shift.
Alert supervisory staff to any sanitation conditions which may be a result in changes in a resident’s health status.
Check with supervisors as necessary to obtain list of daily duties.
Maintain MSDS for all chemicals used in the facility.
Inventory all cleaning supplies and order or report to designated person when supplies are needed in a timely manner.
Assist the residents with their daily living activities, while promoting the residents’ independence and dignity as an individual.
Perform and document the personal care as outlined in the residents’ plan of care.
Report any problems, concerns or incidents regarding a resident to the person in charge immediately.
Communicate with shift co-workers and oncoming shift personnel.
Assist with protective oversight and provide assistance in case of an emergency.
Attend annual in-services and other training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by needs of the business.