Job Information
Thompson Health Personal Care Aide - Memory Care in Canandaigua, New York
Description
Schedule: Full and part time positions available.
Day, evening, night availability needed. Weekend and holiday coverage.
Main Function:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist residents with their personal care, to include direction and assistance with grooming, hair care, shaving, nail care, oral care, dressing, bathing, toileting per resident care plan and to assist residents with administration of medications.
Job Specific Competencies:
Demonstrates skills in communication
Demonstrated skills in caring
Ability to be flexible, work in a team environment, be detailed/task oriented, problem solving
Ability to live the CARES values at all times and the Standard of Cooperation
Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret medication labels and doctors
Understands and supports Resident Rights
Ability to respond to safety concerns including fire, OSHA, etc.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required or 2 years of related experience may be substituted for the HS diploma requirement
One year of experience in an enriched living, adult community, similar housing environment or long term care preferred
Qualifications:
- Obtain basic First Aid training within 30 days of official start of employment
Pay Range: 18.75 - $22.00
Starting Rate: Based on experience
Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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