MUST HAVE CAR

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a professional who assists the elderly, disabled or people in recovery with performing day-to-day activities. For example, they help with household chores, hygiene and mobility support.

We are looking for a PCA to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job.

If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can’t move on their own
• Help clients dress, bath, eat etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
• Help customers with their shopping
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements and skills

• Prior experience as a PCA or similar profession
• Must pass background check
• Excellent attendance
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong ethics
• Physical stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license

Companions & Home Helpers, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bristol, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person