Part-Time PCA/Life Enrichment Aide

Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living•Lancaster Township, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Homestead Village, a non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited Life Plan Community just outside downtown Lancaster, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support residents’ independence and dignity. The role serves residents in Supportive Services and Memory Care in the Main Apartment Building. The posting lists a part-time PCA/Life Enrichment Aide opening for 7:00am–3:30pm, one weekday and every other weekend/holiday, at Westvue, as well as other part-time PCA openings on various shifts and schedules. Base pay is determined by years of experience. The starting rate for applicants with no experience or med-tech certification is $15.75, with applicable shift and weekend differentials. Differentials are $1.50 for 3:00pm–11:00pm, $0.75 for 11:00pm–7:00am, and $1.25 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities

Establish respectful relationships with residents.
Assist residents, as identified in their Resident Support Plan, with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
Maintain CPR, AED, and standard First Aid certification and administer aid as required.
Perform laundry and light housekeeping as needed to maintain a safe living environment, including trash removal, dishes, clutter removal, addressing fall hazards, and tidying apartments.
Facilitate formal and informal resident activities to meet social, educational, spiritual, and recreational needs.
Assist with dining, meal preparation, and meal service.
Escort residents to appointments, outings, and other off-campus events.
Encourage residents to maintain proper hydration and nutrition.
Perform rounds to verify resident safety.
Answer call bells and verbal or non-verbal requests for help.
Use proper infection control procedures.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet residents’ needs.
Ask appropriate questions to clearly understand tasks and resident needs.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean environment and practice.
Adhere to the Confidentiality Policy and HIPAA.
Document accurately and appropriately, and read and understand documentation to perform tasks correctly.
Follow and contribute to resident support plans.
Report pertinent information regarding residents.
Use 3P Communication skills.
Work as a team with coworkers, the charge nurse, supervisor, and other departments to meet the needs of residents and coworkers.
Follow attendance and punctuality policy.
Attend monthly staff meetings and complete or attend all in-services and education.
Accept direction from the charge nurse, supervisor, administrator, and organizational leadership.
Arrive clean and appropriately dressed, wearing a name tag that is easily visible to residents, visitors, and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.