Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Elderwood•Fairport, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and qualified Resident Care Aide - Personal Care Aide (PCA) to join their growing team. This role is responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, ensuring their health and well-being, and providing personal care support under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The ideal candidate will be motivated to create a supportive and nurturing environment for seniors and have a passion for caring for residents.

Requirements

Eighteen (18) years of age required.
Certification by an approved basic training program approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification.
Must maintain current annual skills testing approval.
Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds.
Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families and staff members.
Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.
Respectful demeanor of residents rights and wishes.
Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment with others.
Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy and ability to work well with residents, families and other staff members.
Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with Daily Living Activities, including meal assistance, grooming, medication management, showering, and dressing/undressing.
Respond immediately to residents’ requests.
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, eating, exercise, housekeeping, meal preparation, medical supplies/equipment, positioning, grooming, toileting, transferring, personal emergency response, routine skin care, and laundering of clothing according to their plan of care.
Notify supervisor of changes in residents’ conditions or needs.
Maintain facility standards for resident care, including protecting residents' rights, treating residents with respect and kindness, and reporting facility equipment needing repair or unsafe conditions.
Complete at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually.
Demonstrate respect for residents' personal possessions and help maintain an orderly environment.
Assist with service in the dining room for all meals as needed.
Inform the nurse responsible for the care of the resident and document duties performed.
Attend facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
Generate and develop ideas to improve resident care or increase productivity and satisfaction.
Respond to changing situations in a flexible manner, reprioritizing work as necessary.
Utilize electronic timekeeping system as directed.
Arrive to work on time, regularly, and work as scheduled.
Recognize and follow the dress code of the facility.
Follow policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, and tablets.
Support and abide by Elderwood’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Abide by Elderwood’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.