Personal Care Associates

Full-time, Part-time Position, Available on: 08/11/2017

The personal care associate (PCA) focuses their efforts supporting residents with daily activities to support their personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, spiritual being and physical health. PCAs encourage independence, support resident choice and preserve resident dignity through their professional manner and interactions.

Experience: Entry level position. Prior direct care experience preferred.
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Either possesses or is willing and able to learn the following:
Exhibit a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by exhibiting the ability to be approached, friendly, and willingness to assist others
Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision as demonstrated by consistently attending work as scheduled and by taking responsibility to address work related problems with the proper individuals.
Communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, thoughtful responses, timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people.
Commitment to confidentiality that pertains to both resident and co-worker information.
Must present with a neat, clean appearance always wearing name tag.
Participates in continuing education programs to promote self-development and contributes to the development of the team by helping new co-workers learn job tasks and responsibilities.

EOE

Company: Country Meadows Retirement Community

1380 Elm Avenue Lancaster, PA 17603

Contact: Lisa Tomlinson
ltomlinson@countrymeadows.com
(717) 392-4100