Personal Care Assistant

National Health Care Associates; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our aging guests. As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll provide essential support with daily activities, fostering a warm and nurturing environment. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn about long-term care and its many career paths. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and the chance to grow professionally in a supportive workplace. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a rewarding mission, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals dedicated to improving lives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Monitor resident safety and well-being.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

PCA / PSS Certification or equivalent

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

Heartwood is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

A Great Place to Work

Heartwood is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

What You'll Do

Personal Care Assistants are compassionate and dedicated individuals with a calling to make a positive impact on the lives of others. You will provide hands-on support with daily activities and foster a warm and nurturing atmosphere for our residents. This entry-level position also offers a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn more about long-term care and its many career opportunities.

• Weekly pay!
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with non-medical, activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required
• Provide medication reminders
• Foster meaningful connections with residents, offering emotional support, companionship, and a listening ear
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to contribute to resident care plans and provide input on individualized care needs
• Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of residents, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in health status
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided and any observations, contributing to the overall assessment of resident needs
  
  
  

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives in an environment where compassion, care, and expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Personal Care Assistant.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Heartwood team enjoys

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
  
  
  

Up to USD $17.50/Hr.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of a Home Health Aide include

• PCA / PSS Certification or equivalent
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare teams
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Dedication to upholding high standards of care
  
  
  

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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