Personal Care Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate of completion.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations.
• Must have a personal smartphone that can run the required EMR mobile app used for home care clocking in/out, documentation, and scheduling.
• Must have reliable transportation to work on any Goodwin Living campus or travel to clients in the community and must maintain a valid driver’s license and active auto insurance.
• Ability to effectively interact with residents, clients, and families.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to work with minimal oversight.
• Experience with electronic health systems preferred (e.g., Generations).

Responsibilities

• Follow the established service/care plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients.
• Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with instrumental activities of daily living; provide companionship to the client, including acting as a conversationalist and friend.
• Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with light housekeeping duties such as laundry/linen service, to include washing, ironing, and folding clothes.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks as needed.
• Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with support for on-line shopping services to include grocery and clothes shopping.
• Accompany resident/client to doctor appointments, and visits to friends, family members, and stores. The Home Care PCA is not allowed to drive residents/clients.
• Remind residents/clients to take medications. The Home Care PCA is not allowed to administer medications of any kind.
• Document and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to supervisor.
• Performs additional job duties as assigned and directed.
• Assist resident/client to maintain independent functioning within his or her capabilities.
• Assist the residents/clients and their families to take an active role in care/service interventions.
• Observe and communicate any change in resident/client condition to RN Supervisor so that plan of care is consistent with needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
• Excellent communication and organization; easily adapts to change.
• Knowledge of basic home making skills.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, clients, families, peers, leadership, and other members of Goodwin Living team.
• Present self in a professional manner.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• ESL classes
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• UMGC 25% Discount
• BJs Membership (One Year)
• Retail Discounts (LifeMart, Verizon Wireless, Dell)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More