PCA -Assisted Living

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

INTRODUCTION

The Davis Community is a vibrant senior living neighborhood and has been a proud corporate citizen of Wilmington, NC for over 60 years. Established as a skilled nursing facility in the early 1960s, Davis quickly became the premier healthcare center for senior care, and while they have grown and evolved, adding to services offered, we continue to be highly regarded in the region as a community that emphasizes compassion, care, and show of respect and dignity for residents.

COMMUNITY CULTURE

At The Davis Community, deliberate and diligent efforts are made to emphasize and focus on an underlying culture of respect and service that can be seen and felt by all. Employees, residents, and guests of the community are treated with respect and personalized care to the best of the organization’s ability. The desire to continue to elevate all aspects of services is preeminent so that Davis can provide an empowering and caring retirement atmosphere filled with friends, enjoyment, and a fulfilling sense of community.

We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter? For us, ‘work that matters’ is less about what you do, and more about how you do it.

Our Leading advantages include:

• State-of-the-art Facilities
• On-demand Pay
• Benefits begin after 30 days
• Low-cost lunches
• Free Membership to our gym and indoor pool
• Shift differential
• Work-life Balance
• Growth
• Competitive Wages

We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter? For us, ‘work that matters’ is less about what you do, and more about how you do it.

The Davis Community requires that all current and new employees, including contract staff, receive an annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless a reasonable or disability accommodation is granted.

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated caregivers to provide direct personal care for our residents in a manner that is consistent with our assisted living philosophy. Here at The Davis Community, each resident is a unique individual who receives a person-centered care plan. Our caregivers are an essential part of making our residents daily experiences worthwhile, safe and happy while fostering a sense of independence. Our residents are not nameless faces and neither are those who care for them. If you are interested in being a valued member of a healthcare team that works together for those in our care, The Davis Community is a great fit for you.

We value compassionate and dependable team players. Apply now if you are interested in a fulfilling and service-orientated career! We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, benefits and other perks.

MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES :

1. Provides personal care and assists with ADLs.
2. Performs daily tidying and upkeep of the resident rooms.
3. Provides assistance or guidance to residents for any/all appropriate activities.
4. Monitors and reports any change in physical or mental health of the residents.
5. Serves meals and assists residents during the dining activity.
6. Delivers meal trays to residents who are unable to join us in the dining room.
7. Participates in and assists with resident-centered activity program.
8. Provides other personal services to residents under Supervisor In Charge direction.
9. Under Title 10 NCAC 42D.1410 I 1-13, at least a CNA certification is needed to perform the following task

• Assist with feeding residents with swallowing difficulties
• Assist with gait training using assistive devices
• Assist with or perform range of motion exercises
• Empty and record drainage of catheter bag
• Bowel and bladder retraining to regain continence
• Collect urine and fecal specimens
• Use of physical or mechanical devices attached to or adjacent to the resident which restrict movement or access to one’s own body used to restrict movement or enable or enhance functional abilities
• Non-sterile dressing procedures
• Force and restrict fluids
• Care for non-infected pressure ulcers
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, routine height and weight
• Apply or assist with applying ace bandages, TEDs and binders for stable residents

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to operate office equipment, including but not limited to the copier and fax machines, and all appropriate nursing equipment.
• Must be able to work in a well-lighted, office area and/or neighborhood.
• May stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the workday.
• Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience dealing with the elderly population.

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Licensure/ Certification:

PCA: A completed 80 hours Personal Care Assistant Program certificate or must obtain within six months of employment

Experience:

PCA: Prefer experience in dealing with the elderly population.

The Davis Community is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on, age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. The Davis Community is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or participate in the application process. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. Proof of identity and work authorization will be required upon employment in accordance with federal regulations. This Company intends to check and hold you responsible for the accuracy of the statements you make on this application. This application will receive consideration for thirty (30) days. If you have not heard from the Company within thirty days and wish to receive further consideration for employment, it will be necessary to complete another application form.