Personal Care Assistant/Cna (Home Care) - (Bilingual - Spanish Strongly Preferred)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT /CNA

Location: Mercy LIFE Norristown

Status: Full time

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8 - 430 and every other weekend

Incentive: $2500 Sign on Bonus. 1st Day Health Benefits

Position Purpose:

The personal care assistant/worker is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants.

Position Details:

This position qualifies for a $2500 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment. The 3 installments are paid out over the two-year commitment period.

This position will primarily involve home care assignments and some work in the center.

What you will do:

• Engage in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring and report on services provided and the self-care abilities of participant.

• Provide personal care assistance with activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming.

• Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.

• Identification of safety hazards and emergency situations and initiating corrective action as able.

• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.

• Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor

• Escort participants to appointments as necessary.

• Assist transportation staff with loading and unloading of participants from vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.

• Must be action-oriented, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision quality and flexibility to adapt to ongoing change.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.

• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension.

• Valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle required.

• Position may require 10% travel within the Centers geographic region and use of personal vehicle.

• Position requires frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.

• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.

• Patient centered focus/environment

• Professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy LIFE Norristown is a part of Trinity Health PACE. These programs are nationally recognized and offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants - all under one roof.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.