Part-Time PCA 3:00pm-11:00pm

Homestead Village is a thriving non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited, Life Plan Community located just outside downtown Lancaster. We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and passionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our compassionate community as we enhance independence and dignity for all our residents.

Location: Main Apartment Building - Memory Support, Harvest House, PC Memory Support Household (up to 13 residents).

Pay

Starting rate with no experience or med-tech certification is $15.75 per hour. Pay is determined based upon years of experience, plus applicable shift and weekend differentials:

• $1.50 additional from 3:00pm–11:00pm
• $0.75 additional from 11:00pm–7:00am
• $1.25 additional on weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Schedule

Part-time position: 3:00pm–11:00pm, every other weekend, including every other holiday.

Responsibilities

• Establish respectful relationships with residents.
• Assist residents as identified in Resident Support Plan with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
• Maintain CPR, AED, and standard First Aid certification and administer as required.
• Perform laundry and light housekeeping tasks to ensure the resident’s living environment is safe (trash removal, dishes, removal of clutter, fall hazards, tidy apartment).
• Facilitate resident activities (formal and informal) to meet social, educational, spiritual, and recreational needs.
• Assist with dining, meal preparation, and service.
• Escort residents to appointments, outings, and other off-campus events.
• Encourage proper hydration and nutrition of residents.
• Perform rounds to verify safety of residents.
• Answer call bells and verbal/non-verbal requests for help.
• Use proper infection control procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of residents.
• Ask appropriate questions to clarify task/resident needs.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean environment/practice.
• Adhere to Confidentiality Policy/HIPAA.
• Document accurately and appropriately; read and understand provided documentation to perform tasks correctly.
• Follow and contribute to resident support plans.
• Report pertinent information regarding residents.
• Use 3P Communication skills.
• Practice teamwork with co-workers, charge nurse, supervisor, and other departments to ensure resident and co-worker needs are met.
• Follow attendance and punctuality policy.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and complete all in-services/education.
• Accept direction from charge nurse, supervisor, administrator, or organizational leadership.
• Come to work clean, appropriately dressed, and wearing a name tag at all times so it can be easily seen by residents, visitors, and other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Sick & Vacation Time
• Birthday Pay
• Funeral Leave