PCA
About The Position
Personal Care Associates 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 focuses on helping residents enjoy their days, building companionship, and interacting with residents and their families with patience, compassion, and empathy. The posting lists opportunities for 7 a.m.–3 p.m. part-time or 3 p.m.–11 p.m. full-time or part-time, as well as PRN. Every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday work is required. Pay starts at $16.75 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience and shift. Country Meadows describes itself as a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with more than 2,500 co-workers and over 30 years of service to seniors. It offers training, continuing education, career paths, tuition reimbursement, and various co-worker benefits and incentives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, 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 this type of role.
- Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and 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.
- Show patience, compassion, and empathy in engagements with residents and their families.
- Help residents organize their days and activities and enjoy themselves.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with opportunity to earn more based on experience and shift
- Length of service bonus awards
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay
- Medical benefits through Highmark Blue Shield
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off with rollover of unused time
- Paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday 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
- $2 meals on campuses
- Incentivized career paths
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
