Direct Care Aide

Job description

**The Legacy at North Augusta– Where Direct Care Aides Make a Difference Every Day!** **Job Title:** Direct Care Aide **Job Type:** Full Time **Shift:** Day **Salary Range:** $$15.25 – $16.50 an hour *(Final offer based on your unique skills, experience, and professional background)* At **The Legacy at North Augusta**, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a **Direct Care Aide** who is dedicated to providing hands-on support that helps our residents feel comfortable, respected, and valued. From assisting with daily living activities to being a friendly companion, every moment you share contributes to their well-being and happiness. This new year, discover the rewards of meaningful work in a community that feels like home. Here, every act of care and every smile make a difference. Join our supportive team in 2026 and bring your compassion, skill, and heart to a role that truly matters. **Why You’ll Love Working with Us** - Resident Impact: Provide daily support, personal care, and companionship to help residents live with dignity and comfort. - Collaborative Culture: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, and families to deliver resident-centered care. - Professional Growth: Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your dedication and encourages ongoing learning and advancement. - Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a salary that reflects your skills, compassion, and commitment. **What You’ll Do** - Support residents in achieving their highest level of independence and functioning. - Assist with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care. - Encourage resident participation in self-care tasks while providing support and cues as needed. - Take and record vital signs, monitor intake/output, and document care accurately. - Assist residents with mobility, transfers, toileting, and incontinence care using proper body mechanics. - Provide meal assistance including menu selection, feeding support, and post-meal care. - Help residents with positioning, rest, and comfort throughout the day. - Observe and promptly report changes in residents’ condition, mood, or appetite to nursing staff. - Maintain resident rooms by changing linens, making beds, and ensuring cleanliness. - Support social engagement by encouraging interaction during meals, activities, and daily care routines. - Assist with orientation of new residents and staff to ensure continuity of care. - Collaborate with the care team to promote each resident’s comfort, dignity, and quality of life. **What We Are Looking For:** - High School diploma or equivalent preferred - **Successful completion of a Personal Care Aide (PCA) training program approved by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services OR of a Direct Care Aide (DCA) training program approved by the Virginia Department of Social Service** - Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing as applicable to their job responsibilities - Ability to communicate and work with persons of varying educational and cultural backgrounds As part of National Lutheran Communities and Services, we offer great PERKS and BENEFITS to promote a better quality of life for our team members. **Our Comprehensive Benefits Include:** - Earn up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year! - 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching - Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans - Employer-paid life and disability insurance - Pet insurance to keep your furry friends happy - Team member recognition programs and discounted meals - Up to $4,000 annual tuition reimbursement for continued education At The Legacy at North Augusta, you’re more than a caregiver—you’re a vital part of a community dedicated to making every day extraordinary for our residents. **Apply today and join a team that values YOU!** #TLNA123