Full-time Personal Care Aide, Holy Family VillaDiocese of Allentown

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Holy Family Villa, Bethlehem

Position Description

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JOB TITLE: Full-time Personal Care Aide

FSLA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor

Sign-On Bonus of $500

POSITION SUMMARY: The Personal Care Aide provides routine assistance with the activities of daily living per applicable Federal, State, and Local standards, and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Priest Services to assure that the highest degree of resident care is always maintained. As this candidate progresses in this role, they will be trained as a Medication Technician.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with the policies and procedures of this facility and perform accordingly. Comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and requirements.

• Provide a calm, clean, and safe environment for the residents.

• Routinely check and provide necessary care to all incontinent residents.

• Must follow HIPAA guidelines. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care and staff information.

• Be familiar with the proper application of any protective devices to prevent discomfort/injury to the residents.

• Ensure completion of vital signs, I & O Sheets as directed by the Nurse Supervisor.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, oral care, repositioning, shaving, nail and hair care, and toileting according to proper procedure.

• Report to the Supervisor/Administrator any abnormalities noticed during care such as bruises, pressure areas, or any change in the resident's condition.

• Assist in preparing the residents for their meals, serve the Residents meals, and monitor intake of meals, if necessary.

• Order prescribed medications from the pharmacy according to procedure. Receive verbal telephone or faxed orders from the physician, transcribe on the appropriate form, and ensure that action is taken to comply with the order. With a doctor's order, prepare, administer, and maintain medications until discontinued.

• Attend all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled. Must attend at least 12 hours annually to maintain direct care worker certification.

• Accompany residents when being transported for treatment outside the facility if family members are not available; this may involve pushing residents in a wheelchair.

• Must be able to work as part of a team.

• Chart informative nurse's notes that reflect the care provided as well as the resident's response to care.

• Must be alert to potential hazards and take appropriate action to prevent accidents and injury.

• Come to work in a neat, clean uniform and consistently present an appropriate appearance.

• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

• Support change in a positive manner. Practice being a positive example for other staff.

• Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

• Required to maintain current CPR and First Aid status.

• Must attend the Medication Administration class and pass within 6 months of hire.

• Must attend the Diabetes Education and Insulin Injection class and become certified within 6 months of hire.

ADDITIONAL CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, Drug Screening, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

• Must possess a sincere desire to work with the elderly.

• Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions and read, write and speak the English language.

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, physicians, visitors, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential duties of this job, an employee must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach and lift and move regularly throughout the work shift, including the ability to lift 50 pounds. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Personal care environment; full-time; night shift, 11 PM – 7 AM Monday to Friday; 40 hours per week; every other weekend (Friday & Saturday) and every other holiday (paid double time.) Staff may be required to work in excess of scheduled work hours periodically.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to:

resumes@allentowndiocese.org

EOE M/F/D/V