Personal Care Aide in Uniontown, Pennsylvania at Monarch Meadow LLC

A Personal Care Aide assists elderly, disabled, or ill clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, mobility support, medication assistance, and companionship, helping them maintain safety, dignity, and independence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Daily Care
Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
Help maintain patient hygiene and comfort.
Change linens and keep patient rooms clean and safe.
Mobility & Safety
Help patients move, transfer, and walk safely.
Reposition patients to prevent pressure sores.
Follow safe lifting and mobility protocols.
Monitoring & Reporting
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
Observe and report changes in patient condition, mood, or appetite.
Document care accurately in EMR systems.
Support & Teamwork
Provide emotional support and companionship.
Assist nurses, therapists, and other staff with patient care tasks.
Prepare patients for exams and help with prescribed exercises.

Skills and Qualifications
Compassion and patience for working with vulnerable patients.
Communication skills to relay information between patients and staff.
Attention to detail for accurate reporting and monitoring.
Physical stamina for lifting, walking, and long shifts.
Basic medical knowledge and infection-control awareness.
Education & Certification Requirements
Completion of a state-approved CNA training program (typically 75+ hours).
Passing a state competency exam to be placed on the nurse aide registry.
Entry-level role; no prior healthcare experience required to begin training.