Personal Care Assistant | Short-term Assignment | College Students

Redstone Highlands; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors in the community. As a PCA, you will provide essential support and care, ensuring the well-being of residents while enjoying growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. With flexible hours and a shared vision of being difference makers, this position is ideal for college students looking to gain valuable experience in a rewarding field. Join a team that values integrity and inclusion and be part of a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

On-demand pay

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Provide personal care and psychosocial support to clients.
• Assist with mobility, meal preparation, and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care tasks including bathing and grooming.
• Assist with mobility and prescribed exercises for clients.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Personal care assistance

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Medication management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are excited and proud to announce, Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare is a Great Place to Work Certified Organization!

PCA: Personal Care Assistant

Short-term Assignment | Summer Hours

Calling all College Students who are looking to gain experience & training!

Title: PCA: Personal Care Assistant

Status: Full Time OR Part Time Short-Term Assignment

Shift: Days, Evenings, Every Other Weekend

Department: Redstone @ Home

Our PCA positions service residents on our Greensburg, Murrysville and North Huntingdon Campuses. Single campus positions available!

What does Redstone offer me?

• A shared Vision to be Difference Makers and World Changers for our residents, clients and the community.
• On-demand pay available!
• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a compassionate and dedicated team of professionals.
• Make a Difference: Have a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors in your community.
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation: We celebrate your contributions and hard work with appreciation programs and events.
• The Chance to Join an Organization that Cares: Redstone puts people before tasks. Our team of hard-working professionals value integrity and inclusion.

What will I do as an employee with Redstone?

As a PCA Personal Care Assistant, supporting the Redstone mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to the client, including bathing (tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing.
• Assist client with mobility, including walking, moving, turning, and positioning including sit-to-stand with additional training. Assist client with prescribed exercises to which the client and the aide have been trained.
• Plan, shop, prepare, or assist with nutritious meals and prescribed diets; includes cleanup of kitchen area.
• Assist clients to self-administer-medications. Verbally prompt or assist clients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.
• Provide homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering, and errand running with client/family's agreement.
• Observing, reporting, and documenting client status and the care or service furnished.

What do I need for this role with Redstone?

• A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License in good standing, free of traffic violations. Excellent driving skills with good judgment.
• Reliable, independent transportation for use when assignment includes travel between campuses on the same day.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

What makes Redstone unique?

• Serving Westmoreland County since 1980, Redstone is a name people have grown to know and trust. We offer a full array of services for ages 55+ from Retirement Living, Personal Care, Long Term Care & Rehabilitation, and Redstone@Home Hospice, Home Care & Home Health Services.
• A non-profit faith-based organization, Redstone employs a philosophy based upon a ministry of caring and treating each resident with respect and dignity.
• Our collaborative approach modeled by our Leadership reflect our Core Values: Respect, Quality, Truth, Teamwork, Life Balance and Life-Long Learning.

We are excited and proud to announce, Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare is a Great Place to Work Certified Organization!

Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows a practice of affirmative action in promoting equal employment opportunity. Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates do not discriminate on actions involving recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment and promotion.