Full-Time PCA 7:00am-3:00pm

Homestead Village, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,900 - 25,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $1,000

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision 100% covered by EMP

Short Term Disability 100% covered by

Group Life Insurance up to $50,000

401k or Roth IRA with employer match

Vacation & Sick Time accruals

Attendance Bonus Program

Education Assistance Program

Holiday pay including Birthday

Job summary

Homestead Village, Inc. is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support residents at the Westvue Memory Support location just outside downtown Lancaster.

This full-time role focuses on daily living assistance, meal support, and social activities while maintaining safety and dignity for residents. Starting pay is $15.75/hour with additional shift differentials for evening and overnight hours; benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more after 60 days.

Qualifications

• CPR, AED and First Aid certification maintenance required.
• Ability to establish respectful relationships with residents.
• Demonstrated teamwork and reliability in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish respectful relationships with residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living per the Resident Support Plan.
• Maintain CPR, AED and First Aid certification and administer as required.
• Perform laundry and light housekeeping to keep resident environments safe.
• Facilitate resident activities to meet social and educational needs.
• Assist with dining, meal preparation and service.
• Escort residents to appointments and events.
• Monitor hydration and nutrition.
• Respond to call bells and requests for help.
• Follow confidentiality policies and resident support plans.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Teamwork

Respectful communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

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

Location: Westvue - Memory Support

• Gelhard House; PC Memory Support Household; up to 13 residents
• Harvest House; PC Memory Support Household; up to 13 residents

Base Pay: Determined based upon years of experience; starting rate with no experience or med-tech certification is $15.75; plus applicable shift & weekend differentials.

• $1.50 additional from 3:00pm-11:00pm
• $0.75 additional from 11:00pm-7:00am

Two Open Positions:

• Full Time
  • 7:00am - 3:00pm; Monday - Friday & every other weekend/holiday
• 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 as needed to ensure that 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 the social, educational, spiritual, recreational needs of the residents.
• 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
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the residents.
• Asks appropriate questions to have a clear understanding of task/resident needs.
• Adheres to Confidentiality Policy/HIPAA
• Documents accurately and appropriately and reads/understands provided documentation to perform tasks correctly.
• Follows and contributes to resident support plans
• Reports pertinent information regarding residents.
• Practice teamwork with co-workers, charge nurse, supervisor, and other departments to ensure that the needs of the residents and co-workers are met.
• Follows attendance and punctuality policy.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and complete/attend all in-services/education
• Accept direction from charge nurse/supervisor/administrator/organizational leadership.
• Come to work clean, appropriately dressed and wearing name tag at all times so that it can be easily seen by residents, visitors and other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits: all benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Medical
• Dental & Vision - 100% covered by Employer
• Short Term Disability - 100% covered by Employer
• Group Term Life Insurance - up to $50,000 - 100% covered by Employer
• 401k or Roth IRA; max employer match is 4.5%
• Accrual Banks: Vacation & Sick Time
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Holiday pay; including your Birthday as a recognized Holiday

* Homestead Village accepts EEOC exemption requests.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Experience Preferred, but not required.

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