Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Brevillier Village is an award-winning, non-profit housing and health care community for seniors. Not only are we conveniently located in Harborcreek Township—just 15 minutes from downtown Erie, PA— but our campus stands on over 20 acres of picturesque lakefront property. Brevillier is committed to serving the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our seniors. We pride ourselves on offering a complete continuum of housing, health care, and support services at our amazing Erie assisted living location, so our residents may experience the most independent, fulfilling lives possible. The health services at Brevillier include, but not limited to, home care, hospice care, rehabilitation, and personal care. Classification: Full Time – Part Time Schedule: 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts – Day shifts and Night shifts Starting Rate: $13.00, experience increases entry level rate Position Highlights: -Observe the needs of the residents and respond to those individual needs. Respond to all call bells, including assigned residents and all other residents. -Complete personal care assignment as directed including resident hair washing, bathing, dressing and grooming. Assist residents with toileting and/or incontinence care. -Transport or walk residents to and from meals, activities, etc. Responsible to walk residents on a daily walking program as established by Nurse or Rehab Staff -Report any resident change of condition or condition which is out of the ordinary to the nurse, i.e., changes in eating, toilet habits, weight, level of awareness, etc. -Take temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures and weights. -Transfer residents from wheelchair to chairs and beds and be familiar with proper lifting techniques and mechanical lifts. Education and Experience: -High School diploma or equivalent required -Previous experience as a PCA -Valid PCA/HHA certifications preferred, not required Benefits: -Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with 4 difference plans to choose from -Dental and Vision Insurance available -401k Retirement Plan -Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance -Employee Assistance Program -Paid vacation and Sick time -Referral Bonus program Employee recognition events You can apply online at: https://www.brevillier.org/application-form/ or by sending your resume to Human Resources.