Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Bronx, NY

Posted: 01/18/2024 Employment Type: Full-time, Temp Job Category: Healthcare Pay Rate: $17-$18/hr DOE

Job Description

United Staffing Solutions is representing an Assisted Living Facility in the Bronx, NY who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Personal Care Aide. The Personal Care Aide will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to residents, ensuring they can live safely and independently. Under the supervision of the on-site building staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for a range of services aimed at enhancing the well-being of our residents.

This position would require to check/clean/eliminate bed bugs in the resident's room.

Pay: $17-$18/hr DOE

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Responsibilities of the Personal Care Aide:

  • Supervise the personal hygiene and physical well-being of residents.
  • Check rooms for Bed Bugs and/or signs of infestations.
  • Assist residents in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, walking, and other personal care needs.
  • Monitor and ensure regular meal consumption by residents.
  • Assist residents in using the dining room, participating in activity programs, and engaging in the community.
  • Escort residents to medical and other appointments as directed.
  • Support kitchen staff in meal preparation, serving, and clean up.
  • Collaborate with housekeeper/porter for various tasks including cleaning, garbage removal, recycling, and laundry.
  • Travel for errands to stores, clinics, and offices as directed.
  • Staff the front desk, interact with residents respectfully, screen visitors, monitor security systems, and answer phone calls.

Community and Team Collaboration:

  • Work as part of a team to establish and maintain a high level of care and respect for the resident community.
  • Cooperate with other staff members and communicate any issues or concerns to the supervisor.
  • Report resident progress, needs, and problems to other staff.
  • Attend training sessions and conferences for professional development.
  • Implement emergency procedures when necessary.
  • Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner.
  • Assist with other duties as directed.

Job Requirements

  • Preferred: Minimum of 1 year experience working with dependent persons.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform job responsibilities.

If you are a compassionate individual with the ability to contribute to the well-being of residents, we invite you to apply for the position of Personal Care Aide. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

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