Calvary Street Property Management, a subsidiary of Gilbane Development Company, is a leading provider of property management services for residential and commercial properties.

Calvary Street Property Management is seeking a Personal Care Aide to be responsible for all duties related to safely providing for resident’s care and well-being with kindness, excellent communication, and teamwork. The position requires an understanding and commitment to the principals and values of the community. The Personal Care Aide position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly.

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• Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, bathing, or assisting with personal care. Provide patients with help moving into and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
• Maintain records of patient care, conditions, progress, or problems to report and discusses observations with Facility Resident Care Coordinator or supervising RN. 
• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members according to prescribed diets
• Check patients’ pulse, temperature, and respiration. Administer prescribed oral medications as prescribed by physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicines
• Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness
• Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation. Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs
• Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents
• Accompany clients to doctors’ offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or D.C Home Health Aide Certification 
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of previous experience
• Valid First Aid/CPR certifications; training provided

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Proficient in the English language

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Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington D.C. this ranges from $31,000-$42,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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