ERIE COUNTY JOB POSTING #2019-024 Continuous Posting-Vacancies Filled on an as Need Basis POSITION: PT Personal Care Assistant DEPARTMENT: The Meadows Care Facility SALARY: $10.00/hr. POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., April 9, 2019 CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m., December 31, 2019 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school or GED; preferred. No prior experience necessary. Ability to read and write. Ability to understand (and carry out written and oral instructions). Ability to tolerate a working environment that includes daily contact with physically and mentally disabled. Satisfactory passing of tuberculosis testing to be updated as necessary in accordance to the needs of the facility. Must possess basic computer skills. Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Erie County residency preferred. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. An in-depth job description can be reviewed at the Human Resources Office at 2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County’s website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov, where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m., 12/31/19. EOE/AA/ADA Approved for Content Approved for Posting Post until 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 2019-024 ERIE COUNTY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT Where Applications Taken: Where Postings Sent: Erie County Human Resources Office Erie County Care Facility Human Resources Erie County Services Center Erie County Court Courthouse Second Floor, Room 207 Firelands Campus O.B.E.S. 2900 Columbus Avenue Ohio Business College B.V.R. Sandusky, Ohio 44870 W.S.0.S. Goodwill Health Department C.A.C. Office Hours: Newspaper NAACP 8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. SHS Vocational Ed. Terra Tech Monday through Friday All County Bulletin Boards Your Job Store ERIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Erie County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. DEPARTMENT: Meadows Care Facility POSITION: PT Personal Care Assistant POSTING DATE: 8:00 a.m., Tuesday LOCATION: 3916 E. Perkins Ave. April 9, 2019 Huron, OH 44839 CLOSING DATE: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday WORKING HOURS: Varies & Flexible December 31, 2019 EFFECTIVE DATE: A.S.A.P. SALARY: $10.00/hr. Description of the Job: The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for performing duties to enhance the quality of services provided for residents by ensuring everyone has water, snacks, refreshments and ice; assisting aides as needed; making beds; changing sheets; accompanying residents to external appointments; comforting residents; supervising residents, documenting what they do day to day. [Page] PT Personal Care Assistant, The Meadows Care Facility Essential Functions to be Performed: • Makes and turns down beds. • Delivers ice to resident rooms. • Answers telephone and directs calls as appropriate. • Delivers snacks to those residents who do not require assistance in feeding. • Transports residents as requested. • Cleans and straightens resident rooms including drawers and closets. • Observes safety needs of residents including use of bedrails, rail pads and other protective supports. • Identifies safety/security hazards, ensures resident is out of immediate danger, reports to appropriate personnel. • Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride. • Dementia Special Care Unit--Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Unit; Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships; Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols; Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate. • Performs all other duties as assigned or directed. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Graduate or GED: Preferred. • No prior experience necessary. • Ability to read and write. • Ability to understand (and carry out written and oral instructions). • Ability to tolerate a working environment that includes daily contact with physically and mentally disabled. • Ability to maintain a sympathetic attitude towards patients. • Ability to keep information confidential. • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, residents, and the general public. • Satisfactorily passing of physical examination and tuberculosis testing to be updated as necessary in accordance to the needs of the facility. • Skill in oral and written communication. • Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Must possess basic computer skills. Other Requirements: Must be able to communicate with residents and staff; Must be able to follow directions and to complete assigned tasks; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Previous experience with Geriatrics preferred, but not required; Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, and other health care staff members. [Page] PT Personal Care Assistant, The Meadows Care Facility Qualifications Desirable of Employment: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above. An example of an acceptable qualification for this portion is: • Satisfactorily passing of physical examination and tuberculosis testing to be updated as necessary according to the needs of the facility. • Erie County residents preferred. Physical Requirements: • Alternate frequently between sitting/standing/walking throughout an eight (8) hour work day. • Lift/carry a maximum of fifty (50) pounds. • Reaching with bilateral upper extremities into/up to/down to various heights. • Push/pull with twenty (25) pounds of initial force. • Climb onto stepladder (2 steps). • Bend/squat/crouch/kneel. Approved for Content Approved for Posting Post until 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2018 WRITTEN APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING DATE