Personal Care Assistant - PCA

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Sanatoga Court - Pottstown, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Pottstown, PA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Start your nursing career journey as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) where you will provide assistance to residents with their basic activities of daily living to support an independent lifestyle within the Senior Living Community. Your priority will be to ensure that our residents receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individuals' needs and rights. As a PCA, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by assisting them with essential daily tasks and ensuring their comfort and safety. In this role, you will assist residents with bathing, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene as needed. It is essential to inform the supervisor and other staff of any changes in residents' conditions and needs, documenting these observations thoroughly. You will also follow procedures for medication reminders to ensure that medications are taken correctly at the appropriate times. Responding to emergency call lights promptly and appropriately is a critical aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will perform dining room duties and assist with the dining needs of residents, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services, offering a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together passionate, highly skilled individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Our mission is to improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion. We care deeply about our employees and foster a culture of care and compassion, focusing on improving the quality of care through creativity, innovation, honesty, and integrity in all we do. We are committed to providing career ladders, education, and training opportunities to help you build a long and successful career with Genesis.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Inform supervisor and other staff of changes in residents' conditions and needs and document these observations thoroughly.
• Follow procedure for medication reminders to ensure correct day, time, and that they are being taken.
• Answer emergency call lights and respond appropriately.
• Perform dining room duties and assist with dining needs of residents.

Requirements

• Current certificate in an accredited First Aid course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required.
• Participation in medication course is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and visitors.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
• Variable compensation plans
• Travel and Wireless Service Discounts
• Inclusive workplace with DEI committee.