Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Current • Grand Forks, ND

10d

About The Position

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA/MA1) provides essential support to residents who need help with daily activities because of illness, disability, or aging. The role supports residents’ quality of life and independence through personal care, companionship, medication assistance, and help with everyday activities. The position is full-time at Valley Senior Living – Tufte Manor, with an available PM shift from 2:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The starting hourly rate is $22.35 to $30.06, with shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts. On-the-job training is provided to become a Medication Assistant.

Requirements

• Be certified in North Dakota as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or have completed a North Dakota state-approved training course and become certified as a CNA in North Dakota within 120 days of hire.
• Receive mandatory training for Medication Assistant I certification and pass the certification test.
• Receive mandatory CPR training, become certified within three months of hire, and maintain current certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow infection-control practices, including universal precautions and good hand hygiene.
• Support residents in making personal choices, meeting individual needs, and maintaining independence at the highest practicable level.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including eating, drinking, oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the restroom.
• Turn, reposition, and transfer residents as indicated.
• Accurately measure vital signs, weights, and intake and output.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Communicate effectively with residents and respond calmly and without judgment to behavior patterns.
• Encourage residents who choose to participate in the activities program.
• Perform range-of-motion activities, transfers, and ambulation assistance according to established procedures.
• Assist with medication that is ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse, in accordance with the ND Nurse Practice Act and agency policy.
• Interact effectively with residents, visitors, and members of the personal care team.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Extended Sick Leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Evening and weekend shift differentials
• Paid CNA class available through Valley Senior Living for those who do not currently have CNA certification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed