PCA | PERSONAL CARE AIDE-

Starting at $15.25/hr, up to $17.00/hr based on experience

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available- Days and Evenings!

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR PCAs INCLUDE:

• SIGN-ON BONUSES: $4,000 (FT) or $2000 (PT)
• REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
• Shift differentials ($3.50 for evening and $2.50 for night shifts) available with No Benefit Option as well
• Tuition Assistance for in your chosen field of healthcare-related study
• Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
• Bonuses for perfect attendance
• Health, dental, vision, pet, and no-cost life insurance
• Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
• Free parking!

Our Personal Care Aides (PCA) are responsible for assisting residents in daily activities, as well as providing support with safety and comfort. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

PCA DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Work within HIPAA, Corporate Compliance and Resident's Rights policies
• Report on duty in the health care office to the staff member in charge
• Receive daily report by reading the 24-hour report
• Check for any specimens that are needed and report
• Sign out/carry a pass key and return it to the office at the end of the shift
• Answer all call lights promptly
• Make rounds on assigned unit (per time schedule) and check the status of all Residents at the beginning and end of the shift
• Assist and encourage all residents with their personal care as needed. Included is dressing, grooming (oral care, hair care, nail care, shaving), toileting, bathing and walking. Report changes noticed to staff member in charge as soon as possible
• Obtain and record resident's weight as scheduled. Immediately report any weight gain or loss of 5 lbs or more to the staff member in charge, unless orders direct otherwise
• Assist with resident's personal laundry per laundry list by following standard procedures in use of laundry equipment
• With resident's consent, assist in keeping room, dresser drawers and closet in a clean and orderly manner
• Assist with bed making on a daily basis or as needed

Brothers of Mercy is WNY’s largest 5-star Senior Wellness Campus. Located east of Buffalo, we consistently rank on WNY’s “Best Places to Work” list. Sacred Heart Home, part of the Brothers of Mercy Continuum of Care, is an Adult Home providing assistive living services to seniors.

Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prefer previous experience, either professional, personal or volunteer, with the elderly population