Night Shift PCA, Holy Family Villa

Diocese of Allentown•Bethlehem, PA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Villa, a private home for retired priests, is seeking a Part-Time Personal Care Aide (PCA) for the night shift (11 PM – 7 AM). This role involves providing routine assistance with daily living activities in accordance with established standards and policies to ensure the highest degree of resident care. The position requires working 16 hours per week, every other weekend (Friday & Saturday), and every other holiday.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Must possess a sincere desire to work with the elderly.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, physicians, visitors, etc.
Must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday, to include on a rotating basis Christmas.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Attentive to detail.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Prior direct care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
Ensure all department personnel, residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident and staff information.
Adhere to the Diocese of Allentown and Holy Family Villa's Code of Conduct statement.
Follow the Diocese of Allentown Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors and Harassment policy, including attendance at Protecting God's Children seminar.
Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Maintain a neat, clean uniform and consistently present an appropriate appearance.
Wear loose-fitting scrubs and closed-toe shoes.
Be familiar with policies and procedures of this facility and perform accordingly.
Check residents routinely (self-care residents at least every shift, total-care residents at least once an hour).
Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, oral care, repositioning, shaving, fingernail and hair care, and toileting according to proper procedure.
Obtain vital signs each shift on designated residents.
Report to Nursing Supervisor/Director of Priest Services any abnormalities noticed during cares such as bruises, pressure areas, or any change in the resident's condition.
Assist in preparing residents for meals, serve meals, and monitor intake if necessary.
Attend all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled.
Transport residents to and from Physician appointments as needed.
Perform daily charting as directed.
Be alert to potential hazards and take appropriate action to prevent accidents and injury.
Assist with housekeeping duties by maintaining resident bathrooms and living quarters.
Assist with housekeeping by laundering soiled clothing or bedding.
Assist with linen changes weekly in designated resident rooms.
Assist with housekeeping duties by sweeping, vacuuming, and dusting in common areas when directed by a supervisor.
Ensure Resident Rights are protected.
Perform other duties as assigned.