Personal Care Assistant

Ciena Healthcare; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with matching

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laurels of Sandy Creek is seeking a Personal Care Aide (PCA) for full-time, on-site work in Wayland, MI. You will assist residents with daily activities, mobility, feeding, and personal care while maintaining safety and dignity.

Strong communication with licensed staff is essential. We offer competitive pay and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with matching, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Competency testing.
• State-approved personal care assistant, nursing assistant, or home health aide training preferred.
• Prior experience in assisted living or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, continence care as applicable, oral hygiene and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning using proper body mechanics and lift equipment.
• Respond to call lights and changes in condition; report observations to licensed nursing staff.
• Support residents’ independence and dignity, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility procedures.
• Follow infection control, safety, and universal precautions at all times.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents; foster a positive living environment.
• Keep environment clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Make routine rounds on assigned residents every two hours.
• Observe residents' skin and report changes to licensed nurse.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCA training program

Job description

Laurels of Sandy Creek
425 E Elm St
Wayland, MI 49348, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PERSO003384
• Supervisor : Micah Hamlin

Description

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides high-quality, compassionate, and person-centered care to residents in an assisted living community. The PCA assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), promotes dignity and independence, and supports a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment while maintaining compliance with all state regulations and facility policies.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct resident care, including assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinent care as applicable, oral hygiene and feeding.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and position using proper body mechanics and lift equipment as applicable.
• Respond promptly to call lights, resident needs, and changes in condition; report observations to licensed nursing staff.
• Support residents’ independence and dignity, while ensuring safety and comfort
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and in accordance with facility procedures
• Follow infection control, safety, and universal precaution guidelines at all times.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive living environment
• Maintains a clean, safe and comfortable environment
• Make routine rounds on each assigned resident every two hours.
• Provides skin care and observes residents’ skin when giving care and reports changes to licensed nurse.
• Modifies own behavior in response to residents’ behaviors.
• Is aware of developmental tasks associated with the aging process.
• Cares for residents with Dementia

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Competency testing
• Successful completion of a state-approved personal care assistant, nursing assistant, or home health aide training program preferred
• Prior experience in assisted living, long-term care, or home care preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

Travel Required

No . Onsite

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