PCA

Country Meadows • Bethlehem, PA

5d

About The Position

Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are key members of the direct-care team, providing one-on-one support to residents with daily routines, socialization, and overall well-being. The role is focused on helping residents live their lives to the fullest, building companionship, and supporting residents and their families with patience, compassion, and empathy.

The listed starting pay is $16.75–$19.75 per hour, based on shift preference, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. Available schedules are dayshift (7 a.m.–3 p.m.), evening (3 p.m.–11 p.m.), and overnight (11 p.m.–7 a.m.). Positions have set schedules with every other weekend and every other holiday off.

Country Meadows is a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It has over 2,500 co-workers and has served seniors for over 30 years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years old, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including careful listening, sensitivity to others’ thoughts and feelings, and timely, accurate reporting of changes.
• Compassion and patience in personal interactions.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe, efficient job performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily routines.
• Build bonds with residents through companionship.
• Show patience, compassion, and empathy in interactions with residents and their families.
• Help residents organize their days and activities and enjoy themselves.
• Listen carefully, communicate sensitively, and report changes accurately and promptly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length-of-service bonus awards
• PayActiv on-demand pay
• Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield
• Vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, with rollover of unused time
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and a personal day
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on company campuses
• Direct access to the supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need
• Interest-free Helping Hand loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED