Personal Care Aide Night Shift (Full-Time)

Wesley Manor Retirement Community•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Wesley Manor Retirement Community is seeking a compassionate, dependable, resident-focused full-time Personal Care Aide to join its Memory Care Center team. The PCA provides hands-on, person-centered care and support to residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions, promoting dignity, comfort, safety, independence, and quality of life. The position assists with activities of daily living, provides emotional support and companionship, responds to resident needs, and works with nursing leadership and other care team members to deliver compassionate memory care. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Compensation is $17.25 to $19.75. It reports to the Assistant Director of Memory Care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Maintain State Registered/Certified Nursing Assistant status and required continuing education, if applicable to the position.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents experiencing memory or cognitive impairments.
Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach to care.
Ability to demonstrate emotional maturity and professionalism when responding to challenging resident behaviors or situations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and respond appropriately to resident needs.
Strong observation, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively.
Commitment to providing safe, respectful, and high-quality resident care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Personal Care Aide, caregiver, nursing assistant, or in a similar direct-care position.
Previous experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory impairments.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral care, peri-care, eating, and mobility.
Support residents’ dignity, independence, comfort, and safety during daily care routines, encouraging them to do as much as they safely can independently.
Ensure residents are clean, appropriately dressed, and prepared for meals, activities, appointments, and daily routines.
Assist with scheduled toileting and complete related documentation according to care assignments and facility procedures.
Support restorative care by encouraging residents’ participation and independence in daily activities.
Promote hydration and nutrition by offering fluids between meals and assisting with meals and snacks as needed.
Provide or assist with daily oral care, including brushing teeth and cleaning dentures when residents cannot do so independently.
Assist with one-on-one and group activities when not providing direct personal care.
Respond promptly, respectfully, and courteously to resident needs, call lights, and requests for assistance.
Assist with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, toileting, and transportation using proper safety techniques and equipment.
Take initiative to assist residents as needs arise, regardless of individual assignment, and contribute to a team-centered care environment.
Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition or behavior, skin integrity, pain, safety concerns, and other significant observations to the Shift Supervisor or appropriate nursing personnel.
Communicate resident, family, or visitor concerns and incidents promptly and professionally to the Shift Supervisor.
Complete assigned resident care responsibilities before the end of the shift and communicate care status before leaving.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect medical and personal information in accordance with HIPAA requirements and Wesley Manor policies.
Follow Resident Rights requirements, including dignity, privacy, self-determination, individuality, property rights, and the right to voice complaints or concerns.
Report known or suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, safety concerns, or unauthorized disclosure of protected resident information in accordance with facility policy.
Follow infection control, safety, confidentiality, and organizational policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift differentials.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Options for voluntary life, disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
401(k) plan with a company match.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Generous paid time off.
Six paid holidays annually.
Supportive culture promoting employee well-being.
Workplace described as recognized as a World’s Best Culture organization.
Faith-based community focused on compassion and service.