Personal Care Assistant

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and in their homes. The role delivers personal care, homemaker services, personal interaction, and restorative care to help participants maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle in the community. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The assistant works independently under a care plan developed with the home care coordinator and participant, while respecting participant rights and promoting independence. The position requires accurate documentation, effective communication, cooperation with the interdisciplinary team, participation in meetings and training, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support certification within six months.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification within six months through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Communication, computer literacy, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the participant’s care plan while supporting the highest possible level of independence at home.
• Provide direct care, including personal care, nutrition and hydration support, taking vital signs, assistance with ambulation and transfers, active and passive range of motion, medication-compliance prompts, and incontinence care.
• Provide indirect care, including light housekeeping, laundry assistance, economical use of supplies, and delivery of medications and supplies as needed.
• Provide on-call after-hours coverage for home emergencies as needed.
• Use safe body mechanics and appropriate equipment, including a gait belt and back brace, when assisting with transfers and ambulation.
• Collect data for mandatory requirements and quality-improvement projects and participate in related action plans and implementation.
• Document services accurately and thoroughly according to program policy.
• Communicate effectively with older adult participants and coworkers; explain actions before beginning tasks.
• Provide care with full regard for participant rights, and offer orientation and redirection as needed.
• Promote participant independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Communicate respect and caring verbally and nonverbally with participants and staff.
• Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care.
• Attend assigned interdisciplinary team and monthly meetings and complete required educational training.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and domestic partner benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED