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Garvey Manor is a Catholic Continuing Care Retirement Community, providing long-term care and services to our primarily elderly residents. Our Mission and Philosophy Values of Hospitality, Shared Commitment, Compassion, and Sanctity of Life guide the care and services we provide. Garvey Manor is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Description

Personal Care Attendants work in the personal care facility of our community. In this position, they aid with activities of daily living for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to dining facilities and other in-house activities and appointments.
• Assist with arranging residents' appointments and transportation.
• Report all accidents and incidents on the shift that they occur.
• Report pertinent information, especially any changes in residents' condition or concerns raised by the resident/family, to the Resident Service Coordinator or Director as requested, or according to an established schedule. Compile information as necessary or as directed and provide data to appropriate personnel.
• Follow work assignments and work schedules.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department and shift.
• Assist residents with daily personal needs including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bed-making, eating, and ambulating; strip and remake beds as assigned; administer first aid, lotions and creams as may be required.
• Perform regularly scheduled rounds and monitor residents' conditions
• Record and chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, and weights as required or scheduled.
• Respond to residents' call bells promptly.
• Report unusual incidents or changes in resident behavior to the Resident Service Coordinator or Director.
• Monitor self-medicated residents as per current medication order and resident service plan.
• Perform care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents' rights and dignity.

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Minimum of high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry required.

Training We Provide:

• Must successfully completed the Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Test offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
• Must successfully complete an approved medication administration course as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Garvey Manor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.