What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide (PCA) - Full time Day Shift position at Morningstar Living?
Make a Difference Every Day in Memory Care
Morningstar Living is seeking a compassionate, dependable individual to join our team as a Full-Time Personal Care Aide (PCA) in our Memory Care neighborhood at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA.
This rewarding day shift opportunity (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM) allows you to build meaningful relationships with residents while providing hands-on support and enhancing their quality of life in a warm, supportive environment.
Pay ranges from $17 to $18 per hour, with higher rates available for candidates who hold a Nurse Aide or Med Tech certification—earning up to $20 per hour.
No Med Tech certification? We can help! Morningstar Living offers on-campus Med Tech training and certification, providing a clear pathway to expand your skills and increase your earning potential.
Morningstar Living offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with low deductibles
- Competitive Wages
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company-Sponsored Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Perks at Work – exclusive employee discounts
What will I do as a Personal Care Aide?
- Provide compassionate, resident-centered care that supports each resident's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, dining assistance, vital signs, and medication administration (as assigned).
- Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition to the nurse.
- Support meal service and ensure residents have access to snacks and hydration throughout the day.
- Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, errands, and other resident support services as needed.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, safety standards, resident rights, and confidentiality requirements. Complete timely documentation, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.
What do I need as a Personal Care Aide?
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma, GED or active Pennsylvania Nurse Aide certification in good standing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Pushing/pulling residents in wheelchairs;
- Pushing/pulling of equipment and carts up to 60 pounds;
- Turning, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, to provide care;
- Assisting in resident care and transfer activities, which may include lifting of up to 35 pounds;
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
Why choose Morningstar Living?
Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50 acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.
- Best Nursing Homes 2026 | U.S. News & World Report Recognized as a High Performing nursing home—the highest possible rating—for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.
- America’s BEST Nursing Homes 2025 | Newsweek Named among the nation’s top nursing homes based on performance data, resident satisfaction, and quality measures.
- Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Nationally recognized for excellence in dementia care and commitment to best practices.
Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our customers, by being the conduit for each customer to live life well. And there is no greater joy and satisfaction than the friendship and bond you will build with our customers, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work a schedule that works for you and your family... because work-life balance is key to your formula for success.
Morningstar Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
Salary : $17 - $20