Personal Care Assistant

Geisinger

Minersville, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; benefits: full health, dental, visi...
Personal care assistance
Vital signs monitoring
Ambulation and transfers
The role involves providing direct personal care, nutrition support, and restorative care to maintain a healthy lifestyle for participants

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct personal care, nutrition support, and restorative care to maintain a healthy lifestyle for participants.
  • Employees work independently under a care plan while ensuring safety through proper body mechanics and gait belt usage.
  • Geisinger offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance starting day one, 401(k) contributions, and up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing direct personal care, nutrition support, and restorative care to maintain a healthy lifestyle for participants.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Full health, dental, vision starting day one; 401(k) with employer contribution; Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Ambulation and transfers
  • Light housekeeping duties
  • Accurate documentation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Promoting participant independence
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Good body mechanics usage

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 1 year related work experience
  • Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
  • CPR Certification from American Heart Association
  • Valid Driver's License

Work Rights

Not specified

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