Personal Care Aide

Overview & Responsibilities

• Responsible for sanitary conditions and cleanliness of common areas and all tiled floors and bathrooms of the facility according to facility procedures.
• Maintain security over all cleaning supplies, including (but not limited to) such items as chemicals, tools or utensils.
• Prepare cart as necessary for housekeeping at start and end of shift.
• Alert supervisory staff to any sanitation conditions which may be a result in changes in a resident's health status.
• Check with supervisors as necessary to obtain list of daily duties.
• Maintain MSDS for all chemicals used in the facility.
• Inventory all cleaning supplies and order or report to designated person when supplies are needed in a timely manner.
• Aid residents with their daily living activities, while promoting the residents' independence and dignity as an individual.
• Perform and document the personal care as outlined in the residents' plan of care.
• Report any problems, concerns or incidents regarding a resident to the person in charge immediately.
• Communicate with shift co-workers and oncoming shift personnel.
• Assist with protective oversight and provide assistance in case of an emergency.

Knowledge & Experience

• Be able to read, write and converse in English effectively.
• Able to read and understand cleaning labels.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Have long term care or related experience.
• Two-years of experience in housekeeping preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Display proper hand hygiene.
• Must have knowledge of infection control.
• Must have knowledge of safety and fall prevention.
• Willingness to work as a member of a team and take direction from supervisors.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to frequently interact with people of varying ages; must be able to answer requests by residents or family members in an appropriate manner.
• Be a leader in providing residential care.

Resources for which accountable

• May work very intimately with residents and must be able to do so in a professional, dignified and appropriate manner.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Paid life insurance;
• Long-term disability insurance;
• Flexible spending account;
• 403(b) with company match;
• Holiday pay;
• Paid time off (vacation and personal days);
• Paid sick days;
• Paid parental leave;
• Wellness perks;
• Coworker appreciation days;
• Learning and development resources;
• And much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.