Westminster Palms Hiring for Personal Care Attendant at St Augustine, Florida Full Time

Description

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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• COVID-19 Vaccination