Direct Care/Personal Care Assistant, Full and Part Time - Cloned
No experience required! Full-time and part-time positions are available for Personal Care Assistants at Pennswood Village. Med Tech training provided! Excellent staffing ratios! Schedule an interview to see our beautiful community and meet our wonderful and caring staff.
$17.50/hr.
Full-Time and/or Part-Time
- Single-only benefits cost $0 per pay!!
- Benefits on the first day of the month following hire date - including health, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
- Retirement plan with 100% match on up to 6% of salary
- Twenty five days of all-inclusive paid time off per year
The Direct Care / Personal Care Assistant will function under the direction of the nurse-in-charge in the delivery of personal patient care to the residents in Personal Care.
- Plan and complete patient care assignments, assist patients with all activities of daily living
- Maintain and ensure the personal rights of all patients through knowledge of and advocacy of the Patient Bill of Rights
- Establish safe and accurate working habits in the delivery of individual patient care
- Participate in ongoing education to extend knowledge and improve skills as required by DHS
- Participate in the individual patient plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in the orientation of new staff members
Shift:
Various Shifts available
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
No experience is required; we will train you.
Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of DHS-approved medication administration training (this is provided by Pennswood Village and must be completed within the first 30 days of employment).
Completion of the DHS 6-hour Direct Care training course (must be completed within the first week of employment)
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to bend, stretch, climb, kneel, reach, stoop and lift 20 pounds; transferring patients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About The Organization:
Pennswood Village is a nationally respected Senior Living Community (CCRC) for people 65 and over. Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Bucks County, PA, Pennswood is a dynamic community designed for individuals who want a lifestyle with independent services and health care choices on one site.
Our campus is rich with opportunities for physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth with ongoing activities and educational programs. Nearby historic Newtown offers fine shops and restaurants. Philadelphia, Princeton and New York City are within easy access.
Our attractive 311 garden apartments come in a variety of sizes from studio through two-bedroom with den. They include all the amenities you would expect, dining options, as well as weekly housekeeping and maintenance.
Our employees at Pennswood Village are our most important resource and we continuously endeavor to be an employer of choice. Pennswood employees appreciate the lively community environment. They enjoy the interaction with residents and fellow employees.
We value a high-quality work experience for staff by encouraging and supporting our employees in continuing their personal and professional education. Our Quaker values show us our lives together are enriched through diversity - we welcome women and men of all races, colors, religions, national origins, and sexual orientations.
All interested candidates can apply here.