Personal Care Aide

Valley HealthCare System; Monongahela (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mon Valley Care Center is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide direct support to residents in a personal care facility. You will assist with ADLs, promote independence, ensure safety, and follow facility policies and state regulations.

Responsibilities include hygiene, mobility assistance, meal support, observation and reporting, medication reminders where allowed, and helping with recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care for elderly or disabled residents.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and healthcare team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting.
• Support mobility and transfers; assist with ambulation as needed.
• Help with meals, monitor dietary needs and hydration.
• Observe and report changes in physical or mental conditions.
• Remind residents to take medications as directed by policy.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and infection control.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

ADL assistance

Observation & reporting

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Med Tech Certified preferred

Job description

Mon Valley Care Center

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Must be available to work BOTH 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm Shifts!

Job Summary

The Personal Care Aide provides direct assistance and support to residents in a personal care facility. Responsibilities include helping residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting independence, ensuring resident safety, and providing compassionate care in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Help residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and monitoring dietary needs.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or mental conditions to supervisors.
• Remind residents to take medications as directed by facility policies (if permitted by state regulations).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for residents.
• Assist residents with recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.
• Respond promptly to resident call systems and requests for assistance.
• Document care provided and resident observations accurately and timely.
• Follow infection control, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Treat residents with dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, supervisors, families, and other healthcare team members.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Med Tech Certified preferred

Experience

• Previous caregiving, personal care, healthcare, or senior care experience preferred but not always required.

Skills and Abilities

• Compassion and patience when working with elderly or disabled individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Basic observation and documentation skills.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transfers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist residents with transfers and mobility.
• Ability to work extended periods on feet and perform repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a personal care facility environment.
• May include exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Compliance Requirements

• Successful completion of background checks and any required state clearances.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (if required by facility policy).
• Completion of mandatory training and continuing education requirements.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Provide resident-centered care with professionalism and compassion.
• Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.

Reports To: Personal Care Home Administrator, Resident Care Supervisor, or Charge Nurse
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time