Personal Care Aide - Personal Care Home - Per Diem

Personal Care Aide – Personal Care Home – Per Diem

Help Residents Live with Dignity, Independence, and Compassion.

Join our Personal Care Home team and make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate, person-centered care that supports residents in maintaining their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Organization Overview

Guthrie is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system serving patients throughout the Twin Tiers of New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Our Personal Care Home is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where residents receive individualized care delivered with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Role Summary

The Personal Care Aide provides direct assistance to residents with activities of daily living while promoting independence, dignity, and overall well-being. Working as a member of the Personal Care Home team, this role supports residents through compassionate care, medication assistance, nutrition support, and maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment.

Schedule Details

• Schedule varies based on facility needs
• Per Diem
• Weekend and holiday rotation may be required
• Hours vary by assigned shift

Key Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (benefit-eligible positions)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Direct Care training provided upon hire
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Career growth opportunities within Guthrie

Recognition / Awards

• Forbes Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals – 2025
• Forbes Best Employers for Women – 2024, 2025
• Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces – 2025
• Becker's Best Places to Work – 2024, 2025
• America's Best-In-State Employers (Pennsylvania) – 2024, 2025

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Compliance with rules and regulations for all federal, state and local government is a requirement of employment.
• Assist residents with ADL's (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring).
• Assist with Medication Administration.
• Assist in serving meals, assuring adequate nutrition and hydration for residents.
• Makes rounds, anticipates residents needs, and responds to call bells in a timely manner.
• Reports to supervisor pertinent information including any changes observed in condition and behavior of resident.
• Assist in maintaining safe and clean environment.
• Complete required documentation, training and education to maintain certifications.

Other Duties

• Completes annual training of 12 hours, Department of Public Welfare Medication Course, and pass written test within 90 days of hire.
• Participate in performance improvement and activities.
• Keeps informed of fire safety and disaster programs.
• Attends staff meetings, minimum of 6 per year.
• A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medications administration course that includes the passing of the Department's performance-based competency test may administer oral; topical; eye, nose and ear drop prescription medications and epinephrine injections for insect bites or other allergies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience

• Previous Personal Care Aide or direct care experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal communication.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medication Administration Certification (maintained upon hire).
• CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Department-approved Medication Administration Course.
• Department-approved Diabetes Education for blood glucose testing.
• Successful completion of Department-approved Direct Care Training and competency testing.

Skills

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team.
• Commitment to resident dignity, safety, and quality of care.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and applicable organizational pay practices.

Additional Notes

• Provides direct care to residents over the age of 18, with the majority of care provided to elderly residents.
• Must successfully complete all required state-approved training and competency requirements.
• Initial training includes safe management techniques, ADLs and IADLs, personal hygiene, dementia care, infection control, medication administration, nutrition, gerontology, safety management, universal precautions, mobility assistance, and resident support planning.
• Frequent exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related hazards.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and assist residents throughout the workday.
• May occasionally be required to lift or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds and assist with moving over 100 pounds.
• Must maintain all required certifications and complete annual continuing education.
• Must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations governing Personal Care Homes.
• Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.