Personal Care Assistant

We have an opening for a Personal Care Assistant.

Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

• Keep each resident's closet maintained and organized. Remove clothing that is ripped, stained, or in poor condition. Purchase new items as residents need them. Coordinate with therapy staff if adapted clothing is needed with orthotic use, or winter coats. Regularly assess non-marked items, and collaborate with laundry staff to get the items marked appropriately.
• Keep each resident's personal items in room organized and in good condition. This includes, but not limited to; splints, decorations, grooming items, electronics, and personal bedding. Report any maintenance needs noted in rooms to the call center.
• Coordinate haircuts for each resident. Organize and maintain a list of who needs haircuts.
• Responsible for seasonal decoration of unit. This includes putting up, taking down, and organizing storage of items. Work with therapeutic rec team to help with resident birthday celebrations.
• Responsible for packing and unpacking residents’ belongings. Ensure that room is prepared for new admissions, and organizes the cleaning of room after discharge.
• Work with staff members to assure that each resident's needs are being met. Complete lifting check off in first 90 days and annually, which will allow staff to assist with lifts in emergencies and as needed. Keep unit organized and clean. This can include extra sanitizing of unit during times of illness.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with team members and families to ensure our residents live a great life.

• High school diploma/GED
• One year of experience with children with severe developmental disabilities.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the usual childhood diseases and conditions associated with children with disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinic areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to work independently with basic verbal and written instructional guidance from others.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality regarding the affairs of clients, staff, their families, and Child Serve.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and ability to proficiently learn new software programs.
• Ability to interpret and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.

Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.