Job Description

Personal Care Assistant

Cooperative Housing Corporation (CHC)

Primary Function:

To assist house residents in performing Activities of Daily Living according to each resident’s personal needs and abilities. To provide assistance in the overall cleaning and operation of the house.

Perform all duties as required, in accordance with but not limited to the “Cooperative Housing Corporation General House Duties Checklist”(Attached)

Supervision:

Day to Day supervision is provided in Warren by the Warren Complex Supervisor; in Bridgewater by the CHC Director of Housing Services.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of certified nursing aide, certified homemaker-home health aide, licensed personal care assistant program is preferred.
• All PCA’s agree to complete training and pass certification courses as appropriate.

Experience:

Six months to one year of related work experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to consistently be at work and on time according to schedule
• Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
• Good personal organizational skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to follow proper protocols in household cleaning procedures
• Ability and desire to perform personal care assistance as needed and instructed
• Ability to properly prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Ability to plan, promote, and carry out activities of interest with the residents

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of aging and needs of older adults
• Working knowledge of signs and symptoms of common illnesses and conditions
• Working knowledge of first aid, safety and emergency procedures
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, skill and knowledge will be considered

Job Duties:

• Physically speak to, and see, every resident in the house during your shift
• Minimal supervision of bathing and/or toileting activities if necessary
• Supervision of grooming/dressing activities if necessary
• Assist with laundry service for all residents
• Assist with transfers and mobility activities when absolutely necessary
• Promote and facilitate a variety of activities in response to the interests and abilities of residents
• Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals, and perform cleanup
• Carry out daily activities with residents, such as exercise, crafts, gardening, current events, socialization, games
• Monitor use of medications as needed. Be generally familiar with the medical status of each resident
• Notify nurse of any changes in behavior or health of residents or changes in condition of the house
• Complete educational programs as provided and/or required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

All employees may undergo criminal background checks at employment and according to licensing/certification requirements.

Performance Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Housing and Office Services based on job description, attention to duties assigned, and information shared by residents.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.29 - $15.32 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Township of Warren, NJ 07059: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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