Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Somida Senior Living team at Vintage Gardens! Vintage Gardens, a premier retirement community in Saint Joseph, MO, provides quality care to residents in an Assisted Living and Memory Care community. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. If you’re looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for Personal Care Attendant position today. Working at Vintage Gardens truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for a Personal Care Attendant to join our team! Personal Care Attendant Responsibilities include: Assists with instrumental activities of daily living, assistance with medication, treatments, and other care while encouraging self-care and independence Escorts residents both within the building and outside, as needed Assists with setting up, serving meals and cleaning up afterwards May assist with the planning and executing of activities for residents on a regularly scheduled basis Accompanies residents on shopping trips, medical appointments, and other outings Assists with laundry service Be tactful and courteous when dealing with residents, families, visitors, and staff Treat residents with dignity and respect at all times Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Ideal candidate will: Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas Perks of joining our team: Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances* 401k retirement savings plan* Paid time off* Company paid training for career advancement** *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **Eligibility based on location.