As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Vancrest of Van Wert, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents. This position offers a rewarding work environment where you can make a significant difference in the lives of those you care for. Vancrest is committed to total resident satisfaction, and as a PCA, you will be responsible for ensuring that residents' personal care needs are met with quality, compassion, and timeliness. You will also be tasked with addressing residents' medical needs by delivering quality nursing care and reporting any concerns to the charge nurse. In addition to personal care, you will maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant physical environment for the residents. This includes ensuring that their nutritional needs are met according to established care plans and reporting to the appropriate director. You will also be responsible for ensuring that residents' medication needs are met, which is a critical aspect of their overall care. The role may involve performing other related activities as assigned or requested, making it essential to be adaptable and responsive to the needs of the residents and the facility. The PCA position requires physical stamina, as you will need to move, sit, stand, bend, and lift intermittently throughout your workday. You will be expected to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds, and assist with the evacuation of residents when necessary. This role is vital in providing a supportive and caring environment for our residents, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.