PCA-Personal Care Assistant

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We are currently seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and reliable personal care assistant (PCA) to serve as part of our growing private home care family. In this role, you will work with sick, disabled, or elderly clients in their homes, helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. Duties may include but not limited to housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, changing linens, trash disposal, accompanying or arranging transportation to places outside of the residence for appointments, entertainment, exercise, recreation, shopping, or social activities. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients’ progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing. PCAs will report to the Administrator and will be directly supervised by the licensed RN.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current certificate in first aid and CPR preferred
• Copy of recent PCA competency test or willingness to complete within 15 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance required
• Minimum one year of experience working in a health care setting
• Candidate will demonstrate good communication skills and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Able to lift heavy objects, help move clients, and perform physical tasks
• Prompt and reliable
• Commitment to treating clients with dignity and respect
• Willingness to comply with all legal and institutional requirements and guidelines