Personal Care Assistant - Days

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support adults at the Day Health Center and in home settings. You will perform direct care, monitor nutrition, vital signs, mobility, and medication compliance, while ensuring safety and quality in every interaction.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS/CPR within 6 months, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 6 months.
• CPR certification within 6 months (AHA).
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and in participants' homes.
• Perform direct participant care including personal care, nutrition/hydration, vital signs, ambulation, transfers, ROM, med compliance, and incontinence care.
• Execute indirect care: light housekeeping, laundry, supplies, medication delivery as needed.
• May be required for on-call coverage for after-hours emergencies in the participant’s home.
• Maintain safety with proper body mechanics, gait belt, and back brace during transfers and ambulation.
• Collect data for mandatory requirements and participate in quality improvement projects.
• Complete accurate documentation for services per policy.
• Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers to foster self-help.
• Work with interdisciplinary team, attend team meetings, complete trainings.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Ambulation assistance

Medication management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Location: LIFE Geisinger Wilkes-Barre, Shift: Days, Worker Type: Regular, Exemption Status: No.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and in participants' homes, promoting independence.
• Perform direct participant care including personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion, medication compliance, and incontinence care.
• Execute indirect participant care responsibilities such as light housekeeping, laundry assistance, accurate use of supplies, and medication delivery as needed.
• May be required for on‑call coverage for after‑hours emergencies in the participant’s home.
• Maintain participant and personal care assistant safety by using proper body mechanics, gait belt, and back brace for transfers and ambulation.
• Collect data for mandatory requirements and participate in quality improvement projects and action plans.>
• Complete accurate, thorough documentation for services provided according to program policy.
• Communicate effectively with participants and co‑workers, explaining actions beforehand and fostering self‑help skills.
• Work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members to provide quality care, attend scheduled team meetings, and complete required educational trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience – Preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months – Default Issuing Body.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification within 6 months – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Valid Driver's License – Default Issuing Body.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, computer literacy, and overall interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans: health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work‑life support; digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.

Equal Opportunity

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.