Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Company: Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Make a difference in the lives of others. Join our team today!Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to join our team!

• NEW! Part time (or per diem interested in moving to part time) staff are eligible to opt out of certain elected benefit options in exchange for up to 16% in additional pay!Are you looking to further your career with a company that cares about YOU? Are you a highly motivated individual that can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our Seniors? We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Personal Care Aide (PCA) who has a passion for caring about our Residents. Does this sound like the perfect fit? You're in the right place! It's time for you to love your job and work for a company that cares about you! -Personal Care Aide team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Close to thruway entrances/exits, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free UniformsUnder the direction of a licensed nurse, certified home health aides provide care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood assisted living facilities. - Home Health Aides are responsible for:
• Responding to resident needs.
• Maintaining facility standards.
• Providing quality care to residents and exhibiting a high level of service to our residents and visitors. -
• Performing duties as assigned by management staff.Base wages increase with experience!USD $13.50/Hr.
• Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.Certification by an approved basic training program approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification. Must maintain current annual skills testing approval. Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds -Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. -Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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