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Are you looking for an opportunity to join the healthcare industry as a caregiver? We are offering a great opportunity to receive training as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) that will prepare you to take the state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License Exam. You will receive classroom and hands on training while helping our residents and caregivers. As a PCA you will have 120 days to train, take, and pass the CNA exam. We would LOVE the opportunity to help launch you into a new and exciting career in healthcare!
Orchid Cove at Stuart is a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Stuart, FL. Within our organization we believe that our residents don’t live in our workplace, we work in their home. If you are looking to join a team of passionate and dedicated caregivers, we would LOVE to have you!
Mission: To provide a compassionate and inspiring environment where residents, families, and associates receive individualized care, happiness, and quality of life.
Opportunities Include: Full-time
Why choose us?
· Paid Time Off for full-time staff
· Benefits package for full-time staff including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and other options to choose from
· Discounted theme park tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more!
What you bring to our team:
· High school diploma or GED
· Effective verbal and written English communication skills
· Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
· Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
· Problem solving skills
· Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change
As a PCA you will provide care to our residents to include but not limited to:
· Make unoccupied beds
· Clean resident equipment
· Clean resident’s personal care and grooming items
· Maintain residents’ closets, bedside stands, drawers, and closets in a clean, orderly and odor free manner
· Label clothing and belongings
· Complete admission inventory of clothing and belongings
· Distribute laundry
· Monitor and replenish resident care articles
· Answer call lights and aid our residents and caregivers
· Other duties as assigned
Orchid Cove at Stuart, a division of Lilac Health/Orchid Cove Health Group, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
$29k-34k (estimate)
09/08/2022
02/13/2023
The job skills required for PCA include Laundry, Patient Care, Customer Service, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a PCA. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by PCA. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for PCA positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a PCA, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Home Care Aide III that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary PCA. You can explore the career advancement for a PCA below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a PCA, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a PCA for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
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Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
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