Personal Care Assistant
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Posted on:
25 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Description:
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT PRN
Location: Elwyn PA
Status: PRN
Shift:Any shift/day including weekends and holidays
Incentive: Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
Position Purpose:
This role impacts participants lives by providing essential personal care services and health support.
Position Details:
This program provides services to a community specifically comprised of deaf seniors. All candidates must be willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
What you will do:
Conduct ongoing participant assessments and monitoring.
Provide assistance with daily activities including toileting grooming and meals.
Aid in maintaining physical activity and exercise routines.
Identify safety hazards and respond to emergencies.
Assist with recreational activities meal service and housekeeping.
Report any changes in participants condition to center staff.
Escort participants to appointments and assist with transportation.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail/elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization upon hiring.
Must be willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL). ASL proficiency preferred.
Preferred experience in long-term care or geriatric programs.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Valid drivers license insurance and use of personal vehicle.
Ability to work independently and adapt to change.
Some travel within the region may be required.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.
Opportunities for processional development.
Ministry/Facility Information
Mercy LIFE Valley View part of Trinity Health PACE provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services allowing seniors to remain independent at home.
We are guided by core values of reverence commitment safety justice stewardship and integrity.
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Patient Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Caregiving
- Cleaning Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Gastric Lavage
- Heavy Lifting
- Alzheimers Care
- Medication Administration
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
