Personal Care Attendant Details

Personal Care Attendant

Westminster Communities of Florida - Saint Augustine, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine is currently accepting applications for the position of Personal Care Attendant.

EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling - full and part time (day and evening shifts available)
• Benefits including paid time off both full and part time and medical coverage (medical, dental, vision) for full time
• Discounted meals
• Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education
• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster and its communities.

• Promotes and communicates Legendary Service and honors and upholds the mission of the organization.
• Responsible for acting and responding in a professional manner.
• Assist residents with Daily Living Activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting and other resident needs under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure the following tasks are completed on a daily basis: beds are made; trash has been removed from the room, that meals are served to residents and maintain a high level of hygiene in the room.
• Carries out Health Center department duties on a regular basis, acting within the reasonable scope of practice for a Personal Care Attendant.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred. Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course as required by state law. Current CPR certificate.

Experience and Basic Knowledge:

CPR Certified

Working with older adults in a healthcare setting is desirable, preferably a minimum of 6 months.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Balancing, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Pulling, Standing, Manual Dexterity, Pushing, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting up to 40 pounds

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Smelling, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing

An individual in this position will be exposed to:

Inside/outside environmental conditions

Bloodborne pathogens

Respiratory infections

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.

• COVID-19 Vaccination