What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant/ PCA/ DSP position at GLUCO LODGE PERSONAL CARE HOME?
Overview
Please apply online at https://www.glucolodge.com/careers
Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home is a 51-bed personal care home dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents. Join our dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), or in a similar caregiving role, where your compassion and skills make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals needing assistance with daily activities. You will be instrumental in promoting independence, safety, and well-being for those you serve, ensuring they receive respectful and attentive support every day.
Available Positions:
Part-time 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Second Shift)
Includes every other weekend
2 Full-Time 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Third Shift)
Includes every other weekend
Per Diem (As Needed)
Flexible shifts available
Every other weekend 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM (First Shift)
Every other weekend 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Second Shift)
Every other weekend 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Third Shift)
Responsibilities
Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and respect
Prepare and assist with meals based on individual dietary needs
Safely assist with mobility
Accurately document care provided and communicate effectively with the care team
Provide incontinence care and ensure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable
Promote dignity, privacy, and independence during all care
Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
Encourage participation in activities and social interaction
Support residents with dementia or memory care needs using patience and redirection techniques
Qualifications
Previous experience in personal care homes, assisted living, nursing homes, or home care preferred
Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, and memory care strongly preferred
Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and HIPAA training are a plus
Ability to safely perform physical tasks, including lifting and transferring residents
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compassionate, reliable, and professional demeanor
Ability to work assigned schedule, including every other weekend
Why Join Gluco Lodge?
At Gluco Lodge, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, team-oriented environment where staff feel valued and appreciated. As a 51-bed home, we offer a setting where you can truly get to know your residents and make a meaningful impact in their daily lives.
Gluco Lodge is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Gluco Lodge, from recruitment through employment, promotion, training, work assignments, compensation, and leave of absences to provide equal opportunity at all times. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16