PCA

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highmark Blue Shield medical

Vision and dental

401(k) with match

Paid time off and rollover

Paid holidays & Personal Day of Means

Life and disability insurance

Jury duty and bereavement leave

Wellness reimbursement

$2 meals on campus

Job summary

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is seeking a Personal Care Associate to support residents with daily routines, socialization, and overall well-being at our Wyomissing campuses. The role emphasizes compassionate, one-on-one care and fostering a home-like environment for residents.

Pay starts at $16.75/hour with potential increases based on experience; FT & PT opportunities exist, including weekend/holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with residents and families.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and activities to support well-being.
• Provide companionship and build bonds with residents.
• Show patience and compassion in all interactions with residents and families.
• Help organize residents' day and activities and ensure enjoyment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Pay starts at $16.75/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience and shift

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, Personal Care Associates provide one-on-one support to our residents in their daily routines, socialization and overall well-being.

Opportunities: 7am-3pm PT or 3pm-11pm FT & PT, or PRN *Requires every other weekend and every other holiday

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.

Personal Care Associate 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.

Personal Care Associate 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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