Personal Care Assistant/Aide- PCA

Personal Care Assistant/Aide - PCA

Job Category: Clinical

Part-Time

On-site

Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA

Description

Location: 3181 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA Reports to: Home Care Coordinator FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Schedule: PRN Flexible Scheduling (As Needed)

About Us Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

Westminster Canterbury at Home (WCAH) is one of the most well-respected home health and home care agencies in the greater Tidewater Region, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. We provide the quality services that people need when they wish to stay confidently and comfortably in their own homes.

As a subsidiary of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach's premier beachfront continuing care retirement community, Westminster Canterbury At Home has a particular appreciation for the difference that location can make in the retirement experience. What it really comes down to is where an individual feels most comfortable. For some, that place is homeand we're more than happy to meet you there.

As a Personal Care Aide (PCA), you will provide essential personal care services to clients on the beautiful Westminster-Canterbury campus (on the Chesapeake Bay) and in the greater Hampton Roads community. What You'll Do In This Role

• Bathing and grooming
• Assistance with daily living activities
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Accompanying clients to appointments
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Active listening, clear verbal reporting, and explaining tasks gently to clients and family members
• Showing understanding, patience, and a caring attitude, especially during difficult moments
• Being dependable, trustworthy, punctual, and respectful of client privacy

Physical Requirements

• Being on your feet for extended periods, without tiring quickly
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, push, pull and reposition clients
• Using hands and fingers to grasp, move, or maneuver small objects (during grooming or feeding)

The Experience You'll Bring

• Required: Must be at least 18 years old Valid, unrestricted driver's license Willingness to drive to private homes in the Virginia Beach area Strong verbal and written communication skills Flu-Vaccinated
• Preferred: One year of supervised nursing assistant experience, and any of the following: One year of nursing school PCA Certificate CNA School Diploma CNA License Nursing License (LPN or RN) COVID-19 Vaccinated

Compensation: $16.40/hour

At-Will Employment Statement Employment with our organization is "at-will," meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.