Personal Care Aide

www.bv.org/careers

Join our community...

Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring caring and dependable Personal Care Aides. Full-time and part-time positions are typically available, on all shifts.

Personal Care Aides must be at least age 18, with a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Newly-hired Personal Care Aides are eligible for a $1,000 bonus,paid after successful completion of 3 months of full-time employment; competitive pay rates; generous shift differentials ($3.00 extra per hour on the evening shift, $2.00 extra per hour on the night shift, plus $1.00 extra per hour on weekends). Personal Care Aides receive an additional $1.00 per hour if they become Certified Med. Techs. during employment.

Personal Care Aides serve as an integral part of a care team, providing assistance to our older adult Residents with activities of daily living and working cooperatively with LPN's and RN's. Brethren Village PCA's have the opportunity to establish caring relationships with our Residents.

Personal Care Aide positions are great for those who want experience in a healthcare setting and will enjoy working with an older adult population, including individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairment. No prior experience is required; we will provide paid training.

Typical Work Schedules:

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, 37.5 hours per week: opportunities are typically available on all shifts; work days will vary a bit from week to week, and typically include every other weekend and holiday

• Part-time: flexible part-time schedules are typically available on all shifts

• PRN (scheduled as-needed): flexible PRN schedules are typically available on all shifts

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
• the ability to complete online training independently
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
• commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• at least age 18
• current CPR and First Aid certification
• experience or comfort working with Residents with memory loss, dementia, or other cognitive impairment
• effective verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively with Residents and co-workers
• willingness to provide assistance to Residents with their dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, and bathroom needs, and respond to their requests in a timely manner
• the ability to safely transfer Residents, properly using mechanical lifts when necessary; to safely push adult Residents in wheel chairs; to safely assist Residents who may begin to fall
• the ability to quickly and safely assist Residents during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations
• the ability to remain calm and provide effective care in a fast-paced environment
• understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations
• ability and willingness to work every other weekend and holiday

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; and a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, TB test, required vaccinations.

If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.

Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.

At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:

• work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
• stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
• a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
• employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
• an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
• clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas

Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.