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Personal Care Assistant / PCA
Compensation: $11.00 to $12.00
Griswold Home Care in Winston Salemis looking to hire a part-time Personal Care Assistant / PCA to help our senior clients maintain their dignity and independence by providing non-medical care and home companionship. Are you dependable and kind? Have you been looking for a job with flexible hours? Do you want to work at a company that appreciates your efforts as you make a difference in the lives of seniors? If so, please read on!
This caregiver position earns a competitive wage of $11.00 to $12.00 /hr. We provide great benefits including health, dental, vision, overtime, bi-weekly paydays, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. If this sounds like the right caregiving opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE
Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.
Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay, robust appreciation programs, and opportunities for growth and development to help them build rewarding careers.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT / PCA
As a Personal Care Assistant / PCA, you provide meaningful companionship and valuable caregiving assistance to senior clients within their homes. Each day you arrive punctually, greeting your clients with a cheerful attitude. Self-motivated and efficient, you quickly assess and prioritize what needs to be done. You willingly complete useful tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping duties. A gentle and kind caregiver, you assist with non-medical elderly care tasks such as feeding and bathing. Preserving the client’s dignity is always your top priority, and you are gentle and professional as you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. Your patient demeanor is a wonderful asset as you occasionally provide caregiving services to clients with cognitive impairments or dementia.
Committed to safety and continuity of care, you are proactive in your communications with the office. You log and submit accurate documentation, noting any changes to your clients’ needs or conditions. You find great satisfaction in providing superb elderly care and in knowing you make a difference in the lives of seniors!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT / PCA
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 2 years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts! We are willing to train you. Are you committed to providing compassionate elderly care? Do you manage your time wisely? Are you dependable and cheerful? If yes, you might just be perfect for this caregiver position!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT / PCA
This caregiving and companionship position has flexible scheduling, with opportunities for day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CAREGIVING TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this elderly care job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Part Time
$28k-35k (estimate)
07/15/2023
06/10/2024
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