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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Portage Lakes Nursing & Rehab