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Benchmark Senior Living
Personal Care Associate
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$36,405 / year median in Vermont
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Provide 1:1 services with our residents. Hours are 2pm to 10pm with an everyother weekend commitment.
We are looking for a compassionate Signature Services Personal Care Associate (PCA) to join our team! The Signature Services Personal Care Associate provides companionship to those residents requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a protected environment. The primary goal of a Signature Services Personal Care Associate is to provide our residents and families with a World Class experience by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and caring relationship, with the resident for whom the associate provides 1:1 companionship.
Maintains a safe environment within the resident's apartmentAccompanies the resident on walks, community trips, doctor's office visits, bank, etc.
Supports the resident, family and friends as a member of the Resident Care teamTimely reports residents' change of condition and / or needsDemonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having an aged loved one by responding professionally and sensitively to the family's needs Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-beingMay perform light housekeeping/laundry to maintain a clean, neat environmentDelivers World Class service in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priorityEffectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residentProvides an engaged dining experience that meets the expectations of our residents and families Demonstrates an understanding of the resident's history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience
We are looking for a compassionate Signature Services Personal Care Associate (PCA) to join our team! The Signature Services Personal Care Associate provides companionship to those residents requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a protected environment. The primary goal of a Signature Services Personal Care Associate is to provide our residents and families with a World Class experience by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and caring relationship, with the resident for whom the associate provides 1:1 companionship.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides companionship by reading, conversation and listeningParticipates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulationAssists the resident with necessary phone calls, letter writing, computer operation, etc.Maintains a safe environment within the resident's apartmentAccompanies the resident on walks, community trips, doctor's office visits, bank, etc.
Supports the resident, family and friends as a member of the Resident Care teamTimely reports residents' change of condition and / or needsDemonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having an aged loved one by responding professionally and sensitively to the family's needs Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-beingMay perform light housekeeping/laundry to maintain a clean, neat environmentDelivers World Class service in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priorityEffectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residentProvides an engaged dining experience that meets the expectations of our residents and families Demonstrates an understanding of the resident's history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience
Requirements:
High School Diploma preferred As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays Discounted Meal Program Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms Associate Referral Bonus Program Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
- Eligibility may vary by employment statusBenchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.