Part-Time PCA 7:00am-3:00pm

Homestead Brand•Lancaster, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Homestead Village, a non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited Life Plan Community, is seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and passionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join their compassionate community. The PCA will help enhance independence and dignity for all residents. This role is located in the Main Apartment Building - Supportive Services, which serves up to 98 residents on program. The starting pay is determined by experience, with a base rate of $15.25 per hour for those with no experience or med-tech certification, plus applicable shift and weekend differentials.

Requirements

Maintain CPR, AED and standard First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Med-tech certification

Responsibilities

Establish respectful relationships with residents.
Assist residents as identified in Resident Support Plan with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
Maintain CPR, AED and standard First Aid certification and administer as required.
Perform laundry and light housekeeping tasks as needed to ensure that the resident’s living environment is safe (trash removal, dishes, removal of clutter, fall hazards, tidy apartment).
Facilitate resident activities (formal and informal) to meet the social, educational, spiritual, recreational needs of the residents.
Assist with dining, meal preparation and service.
Escort residents to appointments, outings, and other off-campus events.
Encourage proper hydration and nutrition of residents.
Perform rounds to verify safety of residents.
Answer call bells and verbal/non-verbal requests for help.
Uses proper infection control procedures.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the residents.
Asks appropriate questions to have a clear understanding of task/resident needs.
Maintains a safe/healthy/clean environment/practice.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policy/HIPAA.
Documents accurately and appropriately and reads/understands provided documentation to perform tasks correctly.
Follows and contributes to resident support plans.
Reports pertinent information regarding residents.
Uses 3P Communication skills.
Practice teamwork with co-workers, charge nurse, supervisor, and other departments to ensure that the needs of the residents and co-workers are met.
Follows attendance and punctuality policy.
Attend monthly staff meetings and complete/attend all in-services/education.
Accept direction from charge nurse/supervisor/administrator/organizational leadership.
Come to work clean, appropriately dressed and wearing name tag at all times so that it can be easily seen by residents, visitors and other staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.