The Laurels of Sandy Creek -
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
No experience necessary! The fastest way to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)-- Start your healthcare career today!
We are actively recruiting bright, energetic individuals -including high school juniors and seniors-- to join our team as a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) in our nursing home setting. You will take an 8 hour online course and you're ready to begin!
If you have patience, empathy and a true desire to care for those in need, you will love working as a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) at The Laurels of Sandy Creek. In this role, you have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our residents. We invest in you too, by offering the opportunity to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class (at no cost) that will prepare you to become a CNA.
At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:
Competitive pay
Life Insurance
401K with matching funds
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Health insurance
AFLAC
Employee discounts- including mobile phone discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
SPOTLIGHT, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Ciena staff members
Scholarship opportunities
Responsibilities
As a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) you will care for residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. Some responsibilities include:
Measure and record height and weight, intake and output.
Care for the guests' environment.
Assist with bathing, grooming and toileting.
Assist with eating and hydration.
Observe guests' skin when administering care and reports changes to licensed nurse; provide skin care as needed.
Meet guests' mental health and social service needs.
Qualifications
High school graduate/GED preferred
8 hour online nurse aide training class
Competency testing
Requirements: 16 years or older
Covid 19 vaccination or acceptable exemption required
