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Cross Country Community Care

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Personal Care Assistant PCA

Springfield, OR · On-site

$21/hr

Provide supervision, safety monitoring, and support during daily activities * Assist with feeding, including meal setup and support while eating * Assist with dressing, grooming, and hygiene routines

Cross Country Community Care

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Personal Care Assistant PCA

Springfield, OR · On-site

$21/hr

Provide supervision, safety monitoring, and support during daily activities * Assist with feeding, including meal setup and support while eating * Assist with dressing, grooming, and hygiene routines

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PCA Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PCA (Personal Care Assistant) Assistant, you need a foundational understanding of basic patient care, personal hygiene assistance, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with mobility aids, basic medical equipment, and sometimes completion of a certified PCA training program are typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills help you build trust and effectively support clients’ daily living activities. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring clients’ well-being, safety, and comfort in both home and healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges PCA Assistants face when supporting clients in their daily activities?

PCA Assistants often encounter challenges such as balancing the unique needs and preferences of each client, handling physically demanding tasks like transfers or mobility support, and managing time effectively when clients require assistance with multiple activities. Additionally, maintaining clear communication with both clients and healthcare teams is essential to ensure care plans are followed accurately. Building trust and adapting to changing care requirements are also vital aspects of the role.

What is the difference between Pca Assistant vs Pca?

AspectPca AssistantPca
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, additional certifications may be required
Work EnvironmentAssists in patient care under supervision, in clinics or hospitalsProvides direct patient care, often with more responsibilities, in healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesHospitals, healthcare clinics, outpatient centers

The main difference between a Pca Assistant and a Pca is the level of responsibility and scope of duties. Pca Assistants typically support Pcas and perform basic patient care tasks, while Pcas have more direct patient care responsibilities. Both roles require similar credentials and are found in similar healthcare environments.

What are PCA Assistants?

PCA Assistants, or Personal Care Assistants, are professionals who help individuals with daily living activities due to age, illness, or disability. Their responsibilities often include assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. PCA Assistants work in clients’ homes, healthcare facilities, or residential care settings to support clients’ independence and well-being. They play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those who need extra help with everyday tasks.
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Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Caregiver - Day Shift

Prestige Care - Huntington Terrace Senior Living

Gresham, OR

$24.50 - $29/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

We are a 100% deficiency free building with long-term staff! WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST TO WORK WITH OUR SENIORS! NOW HIRING FOR A RARE, FULL-time DAYSHIFT PCA POSITION 6am-2pm, Rotating 4 on, 2 off schedule. THIS SPOT WILL GO FAST SO PLEASE APPLY TODAY!Pay rate depends on experience
Job Summary:

Provides direct resident care,completes assignments as a universal worker, assists in maintaining a positivephysical and psychosocial environment for residents, and upholds Prestige'score values of respect, integrity, commitment and trust.


Essential Functions:

1. Provides direct residentcare while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice, regularlyobserves residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to theHealth Services Director, Expressions Coordinator, or Executive Director.

2. Assists with or performsADL's, takes vital signs and weights and accurately documents care servicesprovided and observations on communication log and incident reports. Reportsand documents all incidents and accidents immediately.

3. Assists residents to andfrom dining room and activities.

4. Performs First Aid andinitiates emergency response procedures as required.

5. Greets residents, visitors,and staff courteously and answers phones when assigned.

6. Follows and supportscommunity fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports anyunsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.

7. Serves meals in the diningroom, assisting residents at meal time, provides resident tray delivery, andassists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.

8. Assists with tours,move-ins, move-outs, and transfers and coordinates personal care service withco-workers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pages promptly.

9. Assists with apartmenthousekeeping services and resident's laundry.

10. Attends and participates intraining, in-services, and staff meetings.

11. Performs other relatedduties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Must complete and passcompetency evaluation within 120 days of employment, state required training includingthe Revised Fundamentals of Care, Dementia Care, First Aid, CPR and HIVtraining if not able to provide appropriate documentation of prior training.Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirementslisted below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Must be able to perform essential job duties with or withoutreasonable accommodation.


EDUCATIONand/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED withone or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred


CERTIFICATES,LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current First Aid and CPRcertification. Food Handlers permit if required by State.


EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

   PRESTIGE HUNTINGTON TERRACE IS NOW HIRING FOR A SCHEDULER-ASSISTANT RCC4 DAYS PER WEEK TO START, FULL-TIME HOURS, WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP WITH SCHEDULE NEEDS. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE ON-CALL AVAILABILITY EVERY OTHER WEEKENDMUST HAVE BOTH MED TECH AND PCA PRIOR EXPERIENCEPAY WILL DEPEND ON EXPERIENCE:$24.50-$29.00 per hour w/benefitsTHIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER IN HEALTH SERVICES AND ENTER INTO A MANAGER ROLE.


Information About Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace

Located at 1410 NE Cleveland Ave. in Gresham, Oregon, Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace has 66 apartments of all assisted living care.

Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace is a clean, vibrant community of healthcare providers and residents. We offer a highly impactful work environment where you can collaborate with other team members to offer the best in care for our residents. If getting to know those you serve is important to you, you get that in spades with us! We offer a strong promote-from-within culture, a home-like work environment, a robust and comprehensive medical/dental/vision/EAP benefits package, lots of different career options, and more.


We have a strong award winning legacy here at Huntington Terrace, including winning the 2019 "Bronze" national quality care award through the National Center for Assisted Living/American Health Care Association!  100% Deficiency Free Survey in 2023!

If working in a home-like setting, with a strong team atmosphere, and with a national award-winning employer that has a great promote-from-within culture, then Prestige Senior Living - Huntington Terrace is the place for you.

Who Is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?

Prestige Care is a family of assisted living and memory care communities in two states. We are an organization of team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

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