PRN PCA

Homestead Village, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

Education Assistance Program

Sick & Vacation Time

Birthday Pay

Job summary

Homestead Village, Inc. is a life plan community near downtown Lancaster seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and independence.

The role includes assisting with ADLs/IADLs, meal prep, activity facilitation, and ensuring safety with CPR/AED/First Aid readiness while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or better in related field.
• 1 year caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish respectful relationships with residents.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
• Maintain CPR, AED and First Aid certification and administer as required.
• Perform laundry and light housekeeping to keep living areas safe.
• Facilitate resident activities to meet social, educational, spiritual and recreational needs.
• Assist with dining, meal preparation and service.
• Escort residents to appointments and off-campus events.
• Encourage proper hydration and nutrition.
• Respond to call bells and requests for help, documenting accurately.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High School or better

Job description

Homestead Village is a thriving non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited, Life Plan Community located just outside downtown Lancaster. We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic, & passionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our compassionate community as we enhance independence and dignity for all our Residents.

Location:

• Main Apartment Building - Supportive Services; up to 98 residents on program // Westvue; Memory Care Unit ; up to 26 residents

Base Pay: Determined based upon years of experience; starting rate with no experience or med-tech certification is $15.25; plus applicable shift & weekend differentials.

• $1.50 additional from 3:00pm-11:00pm
• $0.75 additional from 11:00pm-7:00am
• Establish respectful relationships with residents.
• Assist residents as identified in Resident Support Plan with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
• Maintain CPR, AED and standard First Aid certification and administer as required
• Perform laundry and light housekeeping tasks as needed to ensure that the resident’s living environment is safe (trash removal, dishes, removal of clutter, fall hazards, tidy apartment).
• Facilitate resident activities (formal and informal) to meet the social, educational, spiritual, recreational needs of the residents.
• Assist with dining, meal preparation and service.
• Escort residents to appointments, outings, and other off-campus events.
• Encourage proper hydration and nutrition of residents.
• Perform rounds to verify safety of residents.
• Answer call bells and verbal/non-verbal requests for help
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the residents.
• Asks appropriate questions to have a clear understanding of task/resident needs.
• Adheres to Confidentiality Policy/HIPAA
• Documents accurately and appropriately and reads/understands provided documentation to perform tasks correctly.
• Follows and contributes to resident support plans
• Reports pertinent information regarding residents.
• Practice teamwork with co-workers, charge nurse, supervisor, and other departments to ensure that the needs of the residents and co-workers are met.
• Follows attendance and punctuality policy.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and complete/attend all in-services/education
• Accept direction from charge nurse/supervisor/administrator/organizational leadership.
• Come to work clean, appropriately dressed and wearing name tag at all times so that it can be easily seen by residents, visitors and other staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits for Part Time/PRN Employees:

• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Sick & Vacation Time
• Birthday Pay

* Homestead Village accepts EEOC exemption requests.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better in Other or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Caregiving

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