Full-time Personal Care Assistant

Westminster Village Inc•Bloomington, IL

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

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.

Nice To Haves

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.