Personal Care Assistant - Country Meadows Retirement Communities : Job Details

It's a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co-workers your friends. To feel respected and encouraged to be your best. We know that when you feel great at work, you'll make our residents feel great too. As key members of our direct-care team, Personal Care Assistants provide one-on-one support to our residents in their daily routines, socialization and overall well-being.Current Full-Time Opportunities:* First Shift: 7am-3pm, 60 hours bi-weekly* Second Shift: 3pm-11pm, 75 hours bi-weeklyCurrent Part-Time Opportunities:* First Shift: 7am-3pm, 45 hours bi-weekly* First Shift: 7am-3pm, 14 hours bi-weekly Every Other Weekend* Second Shift: 3pm-11pm, 14 hours bi-weekly Every Other Weekend* Third shift: 11pm-7am, 37.5 hours bi-weeklyPer-Diem PRN opportunities available as well!Pay: $16.00 - $17.25 per hour - based on shift preference, with the opportunity to earn more based on experiencePersonal Care AssistantOur investment in you:* Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience* Length of service bonus awards* PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow* Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical* Excellent vision and dental* 401(k) retirement plan with company match* Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time* Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning* Supplemental life insurance* Company-paid short-term disability* Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans* Family and medical leave* Paid bereavement and jury duty leave* Wellness reimbursement incentives* $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessertOur support for you:* Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.* Direct access to your supervisory team* Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement* On-the-job training and continuing education* Employee assistance program for you and your family* Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)* Helping Hand interest-free loansPersonal Care Assistant Responsibilities:* Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines throughout their day.* Build bonds through companionship.* Show patience, compassion and empathy in each engagement with all residents and their families.* Assist residents in organizing their day and activities and above all, enjoy themselves.Personal Care Assistant Requirements:* High school diploma, GED or active CNA license.* 18 years of age or older, except as permitted in 2800.54(d).* Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.* Skilled in communicating effectively with others, including careful listening, sensitivity to others thoughts and feelings, timely and accurate reporting changes.* Compassion and patience in all personal interactions.* Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.* Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.About Country Meadows:We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.EOE