Personal Care Assistant - Downers Grove, United States - Saratoga Grove Retirement & Assisted Living

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Caring PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Join Our Amazing Team, Make a Difference

Calling All Caring and Compassionate Caregivers

Are you on the hunt for a fulfilling career where you can spread your wings, make a real impact, and uplift the lives of others? Look no further – we're actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated PCAs like you to become a vital part of our extraordinary team at our welcoming Assisted Living Facility.

Position: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Responsibilities:
• Acknowledges residents' and families' concerns and reports them to the nurse supervisor.
• Responds to any and all call lights timely. Provides care or refers to appropriate person.
• Provides privacy and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs duties in accordance with accepted standards of resident care.
• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assists residents with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering.
• Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).
• Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents.
• Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied).
• Handles linens according to infection control guidelines.
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments.
• Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs.
• Assists residents in ambulation with or without self-help devices as instructed.

• Accurately measures heights and weights.

• Accurately measures temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures (TPRs and B/P) as instructed.

• Empties urinary drainage bags and reports amount to nurse supervisor as indicated.

• Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly

• Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.

• Ensures that residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes.

• Reports all changes in residents' condition to licensed nurse supervisor as soon as practical.

• Cleans and disinfects reusable equipment and returns to proper area after use.

• Straightens dresser tops and stands.

• Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms and linen closets; cleans bedpans, urinals and commodes; washes basins and emesis basins; sanitizes bath tub after each resident's use; cleans floors if resident is incontinent; wipes spilled foods and liquids.

• Provides post-mortem care as instructed.

Special Care Responsibilities:

• Identifies and reports abnormal skin conditions.

• Turns bedfast residents as instructed.

• Provides Range of Motion exercises.

• Assists with application of adaptive devices.

• Provides daily indwelling catheter care.

• Provides perineal care.

• Assists with personal engagement activities as time permits.

Food Service Responsibilities:

• Assures that residents are positioned appropriately for meals.

• Assures that appropriate utensils are within reach of residents.

• Serves food trays and assists with feeding as indicated.

• Keeps residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh ice and water (on each shift) and within easy reach of residents.

• Delivers snacks and supplements.

• Provides hydration to all residents according to center policy.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Reports observations concerning structural, equipment, and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel.

• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.

• Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste.

• Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride.

• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Genuine passion for working with and caring for the elderly
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal finesse
• Empathy, patience, and an innate understanding of residents' needs
• Team player spirit thriving in a collaborative setting
• Detail-oriented disposition with impeccable organizational prowess
• Flexibility to adapt to changing resident needs and shifts
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic medical records

Why Choose Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting difference in the lives of our remarkable residents and their families daily.
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in an inclusive atmosphere where teamwork and open dialogue are celebrated.
• Growth Opportunities: Invest in personal and professional growth through continuous training and development programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Work-Life Harmony: Find the ideal work-life equilibrium with flexible scheduling that suits your lifestyle.
• Celebrating Diversity: Join a team that values diversity and fosters a positive, welcoming, and inclusive culture.
• Purposeful Satisfaction: Revel in job satisfaction by working in a field where your contributions truly matter.

At our Care Community, We Believe in Exceptional Care.

We're devoted to crafting an environment where our team members can flourish, evolve in their careers, and create a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

If you're a dedicated individual with a heart for service and a desire to be part of an exceptional team providing unparalleled care, don't wait Apply today and be a part of creating a nurturing and supportive haven for our beloved residents.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance & Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Accident coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage, Critical Illness coverage, Legal and Credit coverage, Pet Insurance

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

Apply Today and Embark on a Journey of Compassion