PCA

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Campus meals

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our direct-care team. You will provide one-on-one support to residents in daily routines, socialization and overall well-being, building bonds through companionship and compassionate care.

We offer competitive pay starting at $16.75–$19.75/hour, with opportunities to earn more based on experience. All shifts come with a set schedule and every other weekend/holiday off, plus a robust benefits package

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team.
• Patience, compassion and empathy in daily interactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Help residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting with daily routines.
• Build bonds through companionship and engagement.
• Show patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions with residents and families.
• Assist residents in organizing their day and activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay starts at $16.75-$19.75/hour (based on shift preference), with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. It’s a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co-workers your friends. To feel respected and encouraged to be your best. We know that when you feel great at work, you’ll make our residents feel great too. As key members of our direct-care team, PCAs provide one-on-one support to our residents in their daily routines, socialization and overall well-being.

Current Opportunities:

• Dayshift: 7am-3pm
• Evening 3pm to 11pm
• Overnight: 11pm-7am

All positions come with a set schedule that offers every other weekend and every other Holiday OFF!

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your 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 our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

PCA Responsibilities:

• Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines throughout their day.
• Build bonds through companionship.
• Show patience, compassion and empathy in each engagement with all residents and their families.
• Assist residents in organizing their day and activities and above all, enjoy themselves.

PCA Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with others, including careful listening, sensitivity to others thoughts and feelings, timely and accurate reporting changes.
• Compassion and patience in all personal interactions.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE