What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion/Caregiver position at Benchmark Senior Living?
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The Arbors of Shelburne is looking for a compassionate Signature Services Personal Care Associate (PCA) to join our team!
The Signature Services Personal Care Associate provides companionship to those residents requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a protected environment. The primary goal of a Signature Services Personal Care Associate is to provide our residents and families with a World Class experience by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and caring relationship, with the resident for whom the associate provides 1:1 companionship.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
The Arbors of Shelburne is looking for a compassionate Signature Services Personal Care Associate (PCA) to join our team!
The Signature Services Personal Care Associate provides companionship to those residents requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a protected environment. The primary goal of a Signature Services Personal Care Associate is to provide our residents and families with a World Class experience by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic and caring relationship, with the resident for whom the associate provides 1:1 companionship.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides companionship by reading, conversation and listening
- Participates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation
- Assists the resident with necessary phone calls, letter writing, computer operation, etc.
- Maintains a safe environment within the resident’s apartment
- Accompanies the resident on walks, community trips, doctor’s office visits, bank, etc.
- Supports the resident, family and friends as a member of the Resident Care team
- Timely reports residents’ change of condition and / or needs
- Demonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having an aged loved one by responding professionally and sensitively to the family’s needs
- Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being
- May perform light housekeeping/laundry to maintain a clean, neat environment
- Delivers World Class service in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priority
- Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of resident
- Provides an engaged dining experience that meets the expectations of our residents and families
- Demonstrates an understanding of the resident’s history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience
- High School Diploma preferred
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Discounted Meal Program
- Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
- Tuition Reimbursement Program*
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
- Eligibility may vary by employment status
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