Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Caregiver - Swing Shift

Prestige Care•Tillamook, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct resident care, completes assignments as a universal worker, assists in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents, and upholds Prestige’s core values of respect, integrity, commitment and trust. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring their conditions, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The position also includes serving meals, assisting with apartment upkeep, and participating in community activities and training.

Requirements

Must complete and pass competency evaluation within 120 days of employment.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
High school diploma or GED.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Food Handlers permit if required by State.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of personal care experience with older adults.
State required training including the Revised Fundamentals of Care, Dementia Care, First Aid, CPR and HIV training if not able to provide appropriate documentation of prior training.

Responsibilities

Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice.
Regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the Health Services Director, Expressions Coordinator, or Executive Director.
Assists with or performs ADL’s, takes vital signs and weights and accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
Reports and documents all incidents and accidents immediately.
Assists residents to and from dining room and activities.
Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and answers phones when assigned.
Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.
Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at meal time, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.
Assists with tours, move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care service with co-workers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.
Assists with apartment housekeeping services and resident’s laundry.
Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.