Care Associate- FT 7am- 3:30pm

Simpson•Downingtown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson is seeking a Care Associate to provide care and support to residents in an assisted living or personal care facility. Duties vary according to facility and resident needs and include supporting daily living, health, safety, and emotional well-being. The role is full-time, day shift, at Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Care Associates must complete Medication Administration Certification within the first four weeks of employment and use Relias online training to update their skills and training each calendar year as required by regulations. Direct Care Worker Training must be completed before orientation, and Dementia Care Training must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED); a diploma from a secondary school outside the United States must be translated into English if printed in another language.
Complete Direct Care Worker Training from Temple University Online before orientation.
Complete Dementia Care Training within 30 days of hire.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.
One year of experience providing direct care to seniors or people with disabilities.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures for communicating with other healthcare providers when necessary.

Nice To Haves

AED certification.
Medication Administration certification.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Help residents with mobility and transfers, including use of walkers or wheelchairs.
Provide medication reminders and assistance with medication administration.
Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
Perform light housekeeping, including tidying rooms, making beds, laundry, and emergent cleaning as needed.
Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
Monitor residents’ health and report changes or concerns to appropriate staff.
Assist with recreational activities and outings.
Document care provided and observations in residents’ records.
Follow facility policies and procedures to support residents’ safety and well-being.
Complete Medication Administration Certification within the first four weeks of employment.
Use Relias online training to update skills and training each calendar year as required by regulations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience, with shift differentials.
Health plan (BCBS), including access to MDLive virtual care.
Dental plans.
Vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan with matching.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid AD&D insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Short-term disability.
Pet insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program. Part-time employees are eligible for some benefits.