Personal Care Assistant

erickson; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Annual wellness reimbursement

Telemedicine

PTO + volunteer hours

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Food discount 30%

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Ashby Ponds in Loudoun County, Virginia, is seeking a Personal Care Worker (M) to assist residents with daily activities, support meal service, and foster meaningful relationships in a warm, respectful community.

You will provide physical assistance, promote psychosocial well‑being, plan social activities, and help maintain a tidy, safe environment. A Virginia PCA/HHA/CNA certificate is required; CPR is preferred; safe food handling training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Virginia PCA/HHA/CNA certificate required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Complete Safe Food Handling class within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance with activities of daily living.
• Promote psychosocial well‑being through meaningful relationships.
• Plan and facilitate social activities for residents.
• Assist with menu/snack selection and assist in serving to support nutritional intake.
• Keep resident rooms and neighborhood tidy to minimize hazards and ensure safety.

Education

PCA/HHA/CNA Virginia certificate

Job description

Location: Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Ready to make a difference? As a Personal Care Worker (M), you will assist residents with daily activities, foster meaningful relationships, organize social activities, support meal service, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

What we offer

• Compensation: $18-$20.75 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials, commensurate with experience. ($1.50/hour on weekday evenings, $2.00/hour on weekday nights, $3.00/hour on weekends for all shifts)
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Provide physical assistance with activities of daily living
• Promote psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships
• Plan and facilitate social activities for the neighborhood residents
• Assist with menu/snack selection and partners with the Service Associate in serving to ensure adequate nutritional intake of all residents and provide in-room dining experiences where requested
• Assure the resident’s room and neighborhood are kept tidy to minimize environmental hazards which may impact environmental safety

What you will need

• PCA, HHA, or CNA certificate in Virginia is required.
• Current CPR certification is preferred
• Complete a Safe Food Handling and Preparation Class (within 30 days of hire)

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.