Personal Care Aide

Company: Wesley Enhanced Living
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Overview Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked # 4 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry! Job Summary: This position is responsible for day-to-day care of residents which include activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), light housekeeping, and assisting residents with medication abiding to Personal Care Regulations and will perform other duties as required. Essential Responsibilities: Administer medications to residents according to the prescribed dosage and schedule. This includes oral medications, topical creams, eye drops, and other forms of medication. monitor residents for any adverse reactions or side effects to medications and report any concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals. This involves observing residents for changes in vital signs, behavior, or symptoms that may indicate a negative reaction to medication. Responsible for storing medications securely and ensuring that they are properly labeled and stored according to regulations and community policies. This includes monitoring medication expiration dates and disposing of expired or unused medications appropriately. Communicate status of residents to incoming staff Respond to resident emergencies, and determine appropriate interventions based on Personal Care policies and procedures. Accurately documenting observations and incidents in Point Click Care (PCC) Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interacting with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. Follow standardized infection control practices to prevent the spread of infection Provides for orientation of newly admitted residents Demonstrates attentiveness to resident and/or family concerns and assists in directing them to the appropriate party; Communicates courteously and effectively with all parties. Qualifications Qualifications include: One Year Experience as a Personal Care Aide Education: High School diploma or GED Licensure/Certification: Medication administration certificate issued by DHS; Diabetes Education Certificate At Wesley Enhanced Living (WEL) our employees love what they do because we have created an environment of possibilities to help them learn, grow, and have the opportunity to make an impact each and every day. At WEL, you will be paid a competitive compensation and enjoy a generous benefits package including schedule flexibility! Some of our benefits include: Health Insurance (including prescription and vision) Dental Insurance 401(k) plans Wellnes program Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Life insurance Other generous benefits WEL is ranked #4 in the nation on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past six years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents! We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our 130+ year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees. For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Don't wait, apply today!! #WEL123! An Equal Opportunity Employer - A Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Employer Employment Type: Full Time

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