PCA - Brunswick

United Church Homes•Brunswick, OH

56d

About The Position

The UCH Cares Personal Care Assistant is responsible for performing companionship and personal care duties in independent senior living communities where UCH Cares operates. Duties include providing services to clients which includes but is not limited to dressing, bathing/showering, toileting, oral hygiene, grooming, and transitions. Must also provide Concierge Services including client transportation, light housekeeping, safety checks, companionship, errands, medication reminders and pet care. At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate with residents and staff
Must be able to follow directions and to complete assigned tasks
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, and other health care staff members
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook and the UCH Cares Training Manual

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Previous experience with Geriatrics preferred, but not required
Must possess basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Provides personal care services to clients including dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene
Provides Companionship/Socialization Services to clients
Follows Individualized Service Plans and completes assignments as given
Provide light housekeeping and pet care services
Transports residents and completes errands as requested
Cleans resident apartments (light housekeeping)
Provides medication reminders
Provides meal preparation and meal delivery
Completes Daily Paperwork in a timely manner
Engages in Daily Communication with Supervisors
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed