Personal Care Assistant - UCH Cares

Community Name:

Polaris Community

The UCH Cares Personal Care Assistant is responsible for performing companionship and personal care duties in independent senior living communities where UCH Cares operates. Duties include providing services to clients which includes but is not limited to dressing, bathing/showering, toileting, oral hygiene, grooming, and transitions. Must also provide Concierge Services including client transportation, light housekeeping, safety checks, companionship, errands, medication reminders and pet care.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provides personal care services to clients including dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene
• Provides Companionship/Socialization Services to clients  
• Follows Individualized Service Plans and completes assignments as given  
• Provide light housekeeping and pet care services
• Transports residents and completes errands as requested  
• Cleans resident apartments (light housekeeping) 
• Provides medication reminders
• Provides meal preparation and meal delivery
• Completes Daily Paperwork in a timely manner
• Engages in Daily Communication with Supervisors

• Assist with scheduling private duty and non-skilled staff with clients in EMR.

• Answer and make phone calls to clients related to personal care and non-skilled services.

• Assist with office tasks such as documentation management, service log reviews, managing supplies etc.

• Assist with marketing private duty and other company services to local businesses and prospective clients.

• Complete private duty intakes with prospective clients.

• Assist with covering call-offs on alternating weekends and when needed.

• Communicate with clients and families to schedule services or change service schedules.

• Assist with training and monitoring UCH Cares Staff who provide personal care services.

• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience:

No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills:

Must possess basic computer skills 

Other Requirements:

Must be able to communicate with residents and staff; Must be able to follow directions and to complete assigned tasks; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Previous experience with Geriatrics preferred, but not required; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook and the UCH Cares Training Manual.  

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.