PCA: Personal Care Assistant/Aide

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is urgently hiring Personal Care Assistants/Aides (PCA) for Westminster Canterbury At Home.

Westminster Canterbury At Home offers personalized and exceptional Home Health Care, Home Care, and Hospice services in private home settings in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.

We have immediate openings for: 

• PRN-Flexible Scheduling *15.64/HR

Join our compassionate team at Westminster-Canterbury at Home where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients every day. As a Personal Care Aide, you will provide essential personal care services to clients both on our campus and within the greater community. Your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities aimed at enhancing our clients' quality of life and supporting their independence.
 

Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Provide assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene routines tailored to individual client needs. 🛁
• Mobility Support: Assist clients with mobility, including using transfer devices and supporting prescribed exercises to promote strength and flexibility. 🏃‍♂️
• Healthcare Support: Help with medication reminders, monitoring vital signs, and reporting any changes in client status to ensure their well-being. 🏥
• Household Assistance: Support clients with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands to maintain a comfortable and organized living environment. 🍽️
• Transportation: Safely drive clients to medical appointments and activities, ensuring they reach their destinations comfortably and on time. 🚗 

Qualifications:

• Compassionate Care: A genuine passion for providing exceptional care and support to elderly and disabled individuals. ❤️
• Experience: Ideally, at least 1 year of supervised experience in a caregiving role, demonstrating competence in personal care and household assistance. 🌟
• Certification: Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide training program or equivalent certification recognized by the state. 📜
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. 🗣️
• Driver's License: Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record and adequate insurance coverage. 🚦 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with patient transfers safely. 💪
• Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods and climb stairs as needed. 🚶‍♀️ 

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth. 📈
• Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and personal fulfillment. 🤝
   

Join Us:
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet our qualifications, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Become a valued member of our team where your compassionate care will truly make a difference. 🌟

What makes Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay unique?

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a faith based, not-for-profit, Life Plan Continuing Care Community to serve older adults of all beliefs, their families and the broader community.

Our waterfront community, located on the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, in a beautiful, resort-like setting, provides innovative and comprehensive services designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and nursing care solutions.

Our employees, residents and guests carry out our mission daily: Creating community to foster joy and well-being. We maintain a close and friendly culture for our staff and residents by adhering to our Values of achieving excellence by giving and expecting:

RESPECT for each Person.

PASSION for what we do.

PROFESSIONALISM in all we do.

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. Candidates are screened, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, with the State Police criminal background check including sex offender crimes. All new hires are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and receiving the flu shot.

• Direct Deposit
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Excellent Advancement Opportunities
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Team Member Discounts
• No agencies use for any clinical position