Benchmark Senior Living Concord , NH 03301
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
The Birches of Concord is currently hiring for Personal Care Attendants!
Full Time for the Evening 3p-11p Shift
$18-$19.25/HR Depending upon Experience
$1k Sign on Bonus
Think senior living sounds boring? Think again. At Benchmark, we impact lives through human connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Are you Called to Care about your work, other people and making a difference? Do you believe that people and teams are Better Together than going it alone? Are you always striving to Be the Benchmark by which all others are measured? Then our core values match. Connect with us -and to what truly matters!
We are seeking caring and compassionate Personal Care Assistants, your primary focus will be to provide customer service to our residents in a home like setting. As a Personal Care Attendant you will provide our residents and families with a quality, differentiated experience by establishing and maintaining a beneficial and caring relationship.
If you have a strong passion for helping others and take pride in what you do and are looking for a great company who shares your vision, than this is the ideal opportunity for you!
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND 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.
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 a differentiated experience in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with resident and family satisfaction as a priority
Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of resident
Demonstrates an understanding of the resident's history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience
Job Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma preferred
Previous experience working with seniors or the disabled desirable
Benchmark Senior Living