PCA

Asbury Communities, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Asbury Springhill is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and ambulation. You will respond to call bells and help residents attend appointments and activities within the community.

On-site training for medication administration is provided toward Med Tech certification. This role is ideal for students in Nursing or Healthcare programs or anyone passionate about compassionate elder care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Genuine passion for caring for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing and ambulation.
• Answer call bells in the Residential Living area.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments and activities within the community.
• Prepare for Med Tech certification through on-site training for medication administration.
• This role suits students in Nursing or Healthcare programs or those passionate about elder care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Love Where You Work – And Why You Work! At Asbury Springhill you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that truly cares.

For the 9th year in a row, Asbury Communities has earned the Great Place to Work® designation. — a reflection of our people-first culture and the trust our team members place in us.

When You Join Our Team, You Will

• enjoy the benefits of working alongside a compassionate staff,
• experience the advantages of maintaining safe resident-nurse ratios, benefiting from a strong and supportive leadership team,
• explore opportunities for career growth, including our exclusive scholarship program.

Hours And Pay In Personal Care

• Full Time - 72 hours a pay period - Mix of 1st and 2nd shift
• PRN Available!
• $15.75/hr + Shift Diff
• Set schedule
  • Week one: Sun 7a-7p, Weds/Thurs/Fri: 2:30 - 11p
  • Week two: Mon/Tues: 2:30 - 11p, Fri: 2:30 - 11p; Sat: 7a-7p

Job Description

• In this role, you will assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and ambulation, as needed.
• Answer call bells in the Residential Living area of Springhill
• Accompany residents to medical appointments and activities within the community.
• Many residents require assistance with the self-administration of medications. You will be trained for direct medication administration through an on-site preparation course. This course will prepare you for the Med Tech certification exam.
• This is a fantastic position for anyone who is currently enrolled in a Nursing or Healthcare Program, or for those who possess a genuine passion for providing compassionate care to older adults.

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a genuine passion for providing compassionate care to older adults
• Relevant experience is preferred

Additional Information

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.