PCA: Personal Care Aide
Castle Rock Home Care · Wappingers Falls, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$16/hrFull-time
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Inspire of McClelland provides comfort of home to independent elders, with leisurely access to delicious & nutritious meals, wellness & social activities, assistance with tasks of daily living, and medication assistance. We seek PCA's for immediate hire.
Responsibilities
- Communicate in a dignified, respectful manner.
- Relate well to residents, visitors and other staff members.
- Show emotional and physical stamina to serve residents in their daily living skills.
- Participate in opportunities for personal academic growth.
- Practice self-control in speech, listening, body and facial mannerisms.
- Aid residents with activities of daily living.
- Aid residents with medication.
- Aid residents with grooming, showering, and other aspects of personal care.
- Update medication administration record as needed.
- Ensure residents receive all necessary documents before doctor appointments.
- Consult and correspond with doctor offices for clarifications.
- Contact pharmacies for prescription refills and ensure eScript copies are received.
- Record all pertinent information regarding residents in the twenty-four hour log book.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior experience with medication assistance preferred.
- Previous experience, either professional, personal, or volunteer, with the elderly population preferred.
Compensation
$16/Hours + PTO
Equal Opportunity Employer
Inspire of McClelland is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.