PCA
About The Position
Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) provide one-on-one support to residents with daily routines, socialization, and overall well-being. The role focuses on helping residents organize and enjoy their days, providing companionship, and engaging with residents and their families with patience, compassion, and empathy. The listed opportunities are part-time: day shift from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for 45 hours bi-weekly; evening shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for 41 hours bi-weekly; and evening shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for 15 hours bi-weekly every other weekend. Pay is $16.75–$18.25 per hour based on shift preference, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. Country Meadows describes itself as a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with over 2,500 co-workers and more than 30 years of service to seniors.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or active CNA license.
- At least 18 years of age, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Effective communication skills, 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 and help them live their lives to the fullest.
- Build bonds with residents through companionship.
- Engage with residents and their families with patience, compassion, and empathy.
- Assist residents in organizing their day and activities, helping them enjoy themselves.
Benefits
- 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, including rollover of unused time.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and a Personal Day of Meaning.
- 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.
- Meals on company campuses for $2.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
