PCA | Full Time

About the Role

The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED). Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc., as directed by supervisor
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Remains calm and competent during emergencies
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Assists new residents with move-in transition, providing emotional support

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an approved personal care aide program per state regulations, as applicable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs
• Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Willingness to wear designated uniform, including name badge, during working hours
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Attendance and completion of all required in-services and staff meetings
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Pay

Pay Range: $17.32/hr - $17.84/hr

Benefits

• 401k
• Full-time & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Location: 3540 Victory Boulevard, Yorktown, Virginia 23693