PCA

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus awards

On-Demand Pay – PayActiv

Medical benefits (Highmark Blue Shield

Vision and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Family and medical leave

Wellness reimbursements

On-campus meals ($2)

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to provide one-on-one support to residents in daily routines, social activities, and overall well-being. The role requires no experience, with opportunities for advancement and competitive pay.

We offer full-time, part-time, or PRN positions, plus comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to support you and your family. Join a family-owned company with a long-standing commitment to seniors and supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Compassion and patience in daily interactions with seniors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong listening and reporting skills.
• English language proficiency sufficient for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with daily routines and activities.
• Provide companionship and social engagement.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy in all interactions.
• Assist residents in organizing their day and activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Pay starts at $16.75/hour - $19.75/hour with the opportunity to earn more based on shift preference and experience*

• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Pay starts at $16.75/hour - $19.75/hour with the opportunity to earn more based on shift preference and 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, a Personal Care Assistant PCA provides one-on-one support to our residents in their daily routines, socialization and overall well-being.

• Full time, Part time, or PRN (As Needed) positions available*

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/Ecumenical:

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.

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