Personal Care Aide

Overview

Responsibilities

• ▪ Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require
• ▪ Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• ▪ Notifies the nurse on duty, Director of Nursing, or Executive Director of resident changes of condition.
• ▪ Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables
• ▪ Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities
• ▪ Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments
• ▪ Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing immediately
• ▪ Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
• ▪ Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
• ▪ Keeps current on First Aid/CPR
• ▪ Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings
• ▪ Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff

Qualifications

• Livingston Place Assisted Living is currently seeking full-time or part-time compassionate, professional, and experienced Personal Care Aides (DC-Certified Nursing Assistant or DC-Home Health Aide licenses) to join our team.
• Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school degree
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC
• Valid and current CPR/First Aid Certified
• Ability to complete a Health Certificate, including TB test and Physical.
• Proficiency in English required
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population