What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA, Personal Care Assistant position at RiverMead Lifecare Community?
Now Hiring: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Peterborough, NH
RiverMead is now accepting applications for compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team in Peterborough, New Hampshire. If you are passionate about senior care and want to make a meaningful difference in a resident-centered environment, we encourage you to apply.
As a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Southern New Hampshire, RiverMead provides high-quality, holistic care while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Summary
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a key role in delivering hands-on senior care, supporting residents with daily living activities, and promoting comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Working closely with nurses and the healthcare team, PCAs help ensure exceptional care for residents in our lifecare community.
Key Responsibilities
RiverMead is now accepting applications for compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team in Peterborough, New Hampshire. If you are passionate about senior care and want to make a meaningful difference in a resident-centered environment, we encourage you to apply.
As a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Southern New Hampshire, RiverMead provides high-quality, holistic care while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Summary
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a key role in delivering hands-on senior care, supporting residents with daily living activities, and promoting comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Working closely with nurses and the healthcare team, PCAs help ensure exceptional care for residents in our lifecare community.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
- Support safe mobility and transfers using proper techniques
- Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
- Assist with meal support, nutrition, and hydration
- Observe and report changes in residents' condition to nursing staff
- Maintain accurate electronic and written documentation
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Escort residents to activities and promote engagement and quality of life
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care
- CPR certification required
- Experience working with the geriatric or senior population preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated critical thinking and sound judgment
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for career advancement in healthcare
- Work in a respected non-profit senior living community in Peterborough, NH