Personal Care Assistant – PCA

Berkshire Commons Independent Living Full Time and Part Time PCA Positions Available!

Shift Differential for 3-11 and 11-7!

Benefits

$15.50-$16.00/hourNursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition AssistanceVariable compensation plansTuition, Travel, and Wireless Service DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program to support mental healthEmployee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardshipsInclusive workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our companys DNA.Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Start your nursing career journey as a Personal Care Assistant 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.

Position HighlightsAssist 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 assists with dining needs of residents.

Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you — passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

Our mission: We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion.

We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.

Qualifications:

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 and respond to their medical and physical needs.

Other Info

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Target: $15.50 to $16.00 / hour

Job City: Reading

Requisition Number: 514966

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.