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Ministry Support (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries) Personal Care Aide in Topton, Pennsylvania
Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full-Time / Night Shift / 64 scheduled hours per pay period
The Lutheran Home at Topton, A Diakon Senior Living Community- A picturesque senior living campus in northeastern Berks County, The Lutheran Home at Topton has existed since 1896. The Lutheran Home at Topton is seeking skilled and caring individuals to be part of Diakon's Many Hands One Heart* *team. Employees are able to use the free fitness center and beautifully landscaped campus with walking trails, as well as receive discounts at the Front Porch Café and Countryside Inn Restaurant. With a fun work environment, we offer the option to have casual dress Fridays. Topton is also the home to the Brandywine Library. The staff at The Lutheran Home at Topton have made the campus a nationally top rated nursing facility and one of the most-sought places for senior living accommodations in Pennsylvania.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting residents with their daily personal needs such as, bathing, grooming, and dressing, etc.
- Delivers excellent customer service to the residents and their family members.
- Assists and escorts residents to dining room and other in-house activities.
- Documents vital signs including blood pressure, temperature respiration and weight checks and other pertinent information in the resident's electronic health record.
Education/Training: A high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the state nurse aide registry required.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions preferred.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
