Personal Care Aide - PCA - Full Time

Company: Silverstone Living
Location: Nashua
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Personal Care Aide to join our Nursing Department! Flexible hours and days are available; just ask and we are happy to discuss with you! Join a team who has fun together and enjoys interacting with our caring residents. - BENEFITS:

• Hourly pay with paid meal breaks and discounted food.
• Scholarship Program / Education Assistance.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Benefits available with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Fitness Reimbursement, Retirement Savings with company match.
• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Time and one - half paid for all hours worked on six major holidays. -
  • PCA's perform resident related tasks under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
  • Assist residents with basic grooming needs.
  • Serve meals, cue those residents who require it and assist residents in the dining room.
  • Assist LNA's to provide fluids and nourishments to the residents.
  • Maintain a safe, attractive and comfortable environment for the residents, with special consideration to bedmaking and closet cleaning.
  • Answer resident calls for assistance promptly and refer their needs to an LNA or Nurse.
  • Report to the Nurse immediately if the resident complains, has a change in condition, or whenever other special needs arise.
  • Provide special services for the resident not needing professional skills.
  • Carry out housekeeping functions on the unit that are not specifically assigned to the Housekeeping Department.
  • Maintain helpful interpersonal relationships.
  • Transport residents as required.
  • Assume all other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
  • Assume responsibility for self-safety and safety of immediate work environment.
  • Responsible for attendance at annual in-service program with regards to body mechanics, right to know and fire and safety procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as requested and strong ability to work in a team atmosphere. - -
    • The PCA will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and have attained the legal age of employment in -the state. - -
    • Must be able to stand, walk, lift up to 50lbs with repetition.
    • She/he is preferably attending a health occupations class or is interested in - pursuing a health related career. - Silverstone Living is a non-profit organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua and At Home by Hunt. -#IND456 - -

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