Personal Care Aide (PRN)
About The Position
Livingston Place at Southern Ave. is a Washington, DC Assisted Living Community committed to providing affordable, personalized care to aging and disabled residents. The community is managed by Calvary Street Management, a Gilbane Development Co. property. Livingston Place Assisted Living is currently seeking compassionate, professional, and experienced Personal Care Aides (DC-Certified Nursing Assistant or DC-Home Health Aide licenses) to join our team. In this role, Personal Care Aides are responsible for delivering high-quality care and support, ensuring each resident’s comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. This position requires a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and values of our community. Successful candidates will have a caring nature, a respectful approach, and a genuine willingness to support and care for elderly residents. PRN Shifts Available: Day Shifts (7:00 A - 3:30 P), Evening Shifts (3:00 P - 11:30 P), Overnight Shifts (11 P - 7:30 A).
Requirements
- High school degree
- Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC
- Valid and current CPR/First Aid Certified
- Ability to complete a Health Certificate, including TB test and Physical.
- Proficiency in English required
- Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require
- Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
- Notifies the nurse on duty, Director of Nursing, or Executive Director of resident changes of condition.
- Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables
- Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities
- Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments
- Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing immediately
- Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
- Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
- Keeps current on First Aid/CPR
- Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff
Benefits
- competitive health and welfare benefits
- generous profit-sharing/401k plan
- investment in employees’ education
- retirement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
