PCA - Caregiver/Companion

Benchmark Senior Living; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate PCA - Caregiver/Companion to provide companionship and support for residents. This role is essential in creating a nurturing environment while assisting with daily activities and ensuring a safe living space for our community members.

Benefits

Paid Training

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Programs

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates should have a High School Diploma.
• Must exhibit compassion and active listening skills.
• Experience in caregiving or companionship roles is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through conversation and activities.
• Assist residents with daily tasks and ensure safety.
• Report any changes in residents' conditions to the care team.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Listening

Recreational Activity Participation

Emotional Support

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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We are looking for a compassionate Signature Services Personal Care Associate (PCA) to join our team! The Signature Services Personal Care Associate provides companionship to those residents requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a protected environment. The primary goal of a Signature Services Personal Care Associate is to provide our residents and families with a World Class experience by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and caring relationship, with the resident for whom the associate provides 1:1 companionship.

Schedule: Per Diem - as needed

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides companionship by reading, conversation and listening
• Participates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation
• Assists the resident with necessary phone calls, letter writing, computer operation, etc.
• Maintains a safe environment within the resident’s apartment
• Accompanies the resident on walks, community trips, doctor’s office visits, bank, etc.
• Supports the resident, family and friends as a member of the Resident Care team
• Timely reports residents’ change of condition and / or needs
• Demonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having an aged loved one by responding professionally and sensitively to the family’s needs
• Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being
• May perform light housekeeping/laundry to maintain a clean, neat environment
• Delivers World Class service in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priority
• Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of resident
• Provides an engaged dining experience that meets the expectations of our residents and families
• Demonstrates an understanding of the resident’s history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred
  
  

Benefits

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status
  
  

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