Personal Care Aide/CNA/HHA - Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living

Calvary Street Property Management is seeking a Personal Care Aide to be responsible for all duties related to safely providing for resident’s care and well-being with kindness, excellent communication, and teamwork.

The position requires an understanding and commitment to the principals and values of the community. The Personal Care Aide position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for thevelderly.

Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require

Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information

Notifies LNurse on duty. Director of Nursing or Executive Director of resident changes of condition

Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables

Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities

Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments

Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or DIrector of Nursing immediately 

Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights

Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds

Keeps current on First Aid/CPR 

Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

High school degree

1 year of relevant experience preferred

Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC

Receives and maintains CPR/First Aid certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficiency in English required

Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population