Personal Care Assistant

Westminster Village • Bloomington, IL

75d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Are you someone who finds fulfillment in helping others with dignity, comfort, and joy each day? Join our team at Westminster Village as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents who need your care and compassion. As a Personal Care Assistant, your goal is to provide care for our residents in our state-of-the-art Assisted Living facility. You will be helping them with daily living such as using the toilet, bathing, and washing, dressing, serving food, medication reminders, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• One year of experience working with geriatric people preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident independence and choice.
• Assist with meal service and table clean up after meals when needed.
• Provide residents assistance with activities of daily living.
• Monitor resident self-administration of medication as indicated on resident service plan.
• Medication reminders for residents if indicated on resident service plan.
• Assist residents in completing menus for meals.
• Document care daily.
• Provide housekeeping services including laundry, making beds, empty garbage, stocking of supplies.
• Knowledgeable regarding emergency and disaster procedures as described in policies, including the location and use of firefighting equipment and alarms.
• Assist with transportation of residents, pushing wheelchair.
• Assist residents with toileting as needed.
• Perform incontinence care as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment, assuring resident safety and security.
• Attending educational meetings planned for this position.
• Provide services to residents as indicated on their individual service plan and report changes in the resident's condition or needs to the Assisted Living Leader.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k retirement program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Wellness Center and Personal Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED