PCA, Personal Care Assistant
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Job Location:
Peterborough, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Now Accepting Applications: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. RiverMead is seeking compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistants to provide hands-on support and promote comfort dignity and overall well-being within our lifecare community.
RiverMead is a progressive not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Peterborough New Hampshire. We are committed to providing high-quality holistic lifecare services while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Position Summary
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a vital role in supporting residents with daily living activities and enhancing their physical and emotional comfort. Working collaboratively with nurses and the health center team PCAs help ensure residents receive attentive respectful and high-quality care.
Responsibilities
Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing dressing grooming and personal hygiene.
Support safe mobility and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure temperature and pulse.
Encourage adequate nutrition and hydration; assist with meals as needed.
Observe and report changes in residents health or behavior to nursing staff.
Maintain accurate documentation in written and electronic formats.
Provide companionship and emotional support through conversation and engagement.
Assist with and escort residents to activities promoting whole-person care.
Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality resident care.
Qualifications
CPR Certification required.
Demonstrated ability to care for and communicate effectively with the geriatric population.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed.
Sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
What We Offer
Competitive wages
Supportive and team-oriented culture
Opportunities for growth and professional development
A meaningful role serving a vibrant senior community
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Patient Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Caregiving
- Cleaning Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Gastric Lavage
- Heavy Lifting
- Alzheimers Care
- Medication Administration
About Company
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