Personal Care Aide
About The Position
Personal Care Aides (PCAs) provide compassionate, extraordinary, personal hands-on care where each resident’s health and well-being is of ultimate importance. Essential functions Assist residents with daily living activities (e.g., grooming, dressing, bathing) Monitor and maintain residents' personal hygiene and supplies Perform regular rounds and respond to residents' needs Support residents during meals and encourage participation in activities Maintain cleanliness of residents' living spaces and do laundry Assist with mobility, including transfers and transportation Provide basic health-related assistance (e.g., bowel/bladder management, prosthetic devices) Communicate effectively with residents and staff Maintain accurate records and follow care plans Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Six months to one-year related experience or training.
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Specific experience with older adults or in the retirement housing industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily living activities (e.g., grooming, dressing, bathing)
- Monitor and maintain residents' personal hygiene and supplies
- Perform regular rounds and respond to residents' needs
- Support residents during meals and encourage participation in activities
- Maintain cleanliness of residents' living spaces and do laundry
- Assist with mobility, including transfers and transportation
- Provide basic health-related assistance (e.g., bowel/bladder management, prosthetic devices)
- Communicate effectively with residents and staff
- Maintain accurate records and follow care plans
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Enjoy the benefits of working alongside a compassionate staff
- Be part of a strong and supportive team
- Explore opportunities for career growth, including our exclusive scholarship program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
