Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Portage Lakes Nursing & Rehab - Akron, OH 44319

Full-time, Part-time

Job Summary

Portage Lakes Nursing & Rehab is seeking a compassionate, customer-focused Personal Care Aide (PCA) to join our nursing team in Akron, OH. In this role, you will provide hands-on daily care, mobility assistance, and personalized support to our residents to ensure a safe, comfortable, and dignified living environment.

If you are passionate about direct patient care, resident advocacy, and making a meaningful difference in senior care every day, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with essential Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, and meal setup.
• Welcome new residents and assist them with acclimating to the facility.
• Support resident mobility, positioning, and safe transfers between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents and respond promptly to questions, concerns, and call lights.
• Monitor resident well-being and report physical, emotional, or behavioral changes to the nursing team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe resident living areas.
• Respond to urgent situations and immediately report critical incidents or safety concerns to nursing leadership.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, administrative, and therapy staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in healthcare, direct care, senior living, assisted living, or long-term care (Preferred).
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and strong time-management capabilities.
• Certifications: Active PCA or STNA certification, or CPR/BLS certification (Preferred).
• Requirements: Ability to meet physical demands (lifting, standing, transferring residents) and flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting on day one
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Location & Work Schedule

• Work Location: In person at Portage Lakes Nursing & Rehab (Akron, OH)
• Shift Options: 8 Hour Shifts / Day, Evening, Night, or Weekend shifts available