The Daycare Personal Care Attendant (PCA) will directly serve participants in need of cognitive and physical assistance in the Bienvivir Adult Day Care. PCAs will perform diverse activities throughout the course of a workday; responsibilities include personal care, assisting with ADLs and cognitive intervention skills to facilitate independence, communication, and self-esteem. Services include but are not limited to:
- Bathing
- Dressing/Grooming
- Changing Linen
- Walking/Transferring
- Art & Crafts
- Escorting
- Toileting
- Feeding
- Laundry
- Cleaning/Disinfecting
- Social Activities
- Exercises
- Changing Oxygen Cylinders
- Vital Signs/Weights
Required Skills
- Requires understanding patience and professionalism in working and communicating and communicating with participants, visitors, families, personnel and medical staff.
- Requires the ability to follow Bienvivir policies and procedures pertaining to duties performed.
- Demonstrates professionalism in the delivery of participants care.
- Ability to manage confidential data according to policy and procedure and HIPPA regualtions.
- Ability to work with the elderly and the participants with varying stages of dementia.
- Must possess good time management skills.
- Ability to organize and lead recreational activities.
Required Experience
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
- Texas Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
- CPR Certified
- Food Handlers Card
- One year of experience working with a frail elderly population preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Basic Computer Skills
- Ability to maintain and demonstrate competency skills