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Personal Care Attendant (PCA) – Special Needs / Wheelchair User
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Position Type: Full-Time/ Hourly Rate: $16.31
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10 AM- 6 PM Days
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and attentive Personal Care Attendant to assist a young adult male who uses a wheelchair. This is an active, hands-on role—not a sitting position. The client will go on shopping trips and doctor appointments
No prior experience is necessary—we are willing to train a motivated person with a great attitude!
Key Responsibilities
· Care & Hygiene: Assist with bathing, changing, and personal hygiene routine.
· Specialized Health Task: Willingness to learn and assist with self-catheterization (training provided).
· Transfers: Assist client with transfers (client weighs under 110lbs).
· Meal Preparation: Prepare and fix daily lunch.
· Companionship & Engagement: Provide dedicated, active attention throughout your shift.
· Transportation: Drive client to local appointments, shopping, and outings as needed.
· Requirements & Qualifications
· Physical Capabilities: Must be able to lift and transfer a 115 lb young man in his wheelchair.
· Reliable Transportation: Must own a reliable vehicle with sufficient space to transport a wheelchair.
· Legal & Driving Documentation:
· Valid Driver’s License
· Current Automobile Insurance
· Social Security Card
· Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check. State required
· Attention & Reliability: Client is medically fragile and requires your focused attention while on shift.
· Strict Health Policy: Due to the client's medical fragility, caregivers cannot come to work with any contagious illness.
this is paid by a government program
• Personal Care Attendant (PCA) – Special Needs / Wheelchair User
• Location: Metairie, Louisiana
• Position Type: Full-Time/ Hourly Rate: $16.31
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 10 AM- 6 PM Days
• We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and attentive Personal Care Attendant to assist a young adult male who uses a wheelchair. This is an active, hands-on role—not a sitting position. The client will go on shopping trips and doctor appointments
• No prior experience is necessary—we are willing to train a motivated person with a great attitude!
• Key Responsibilities
· Care & Hygiene: Assist with bathing, changing, and personal hygiene routine.
· Specialized Health Task: Willingness to learn and assist with self-catheterization (training provided).
· Transfers: Assist client with transfers (client weighs under 110lbs).
· Meal Preparation: Prepare and fix daily lunch.
· Companionship & Engagement: Provide dedicated, active attention throughout your shift.
· Transportation: Drive client to local appointments, shopping, and outings as needed.
· Requirements & Qualifications
· Physical Capabilities: Must be able to lift and transfer a 115 lb young man in his wheelchair.
· Reliable Transportation: Must own a reliable vehicle with sufficient space to transport a wheelchair.
· Valid Driver’s License
· Current Automobile Insurance
· Social Security Card
· Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check. State required
· Attention & Reliability: Client is medically fragile and requires your focused attention while on shift.
· Strict Health Policy: Due to the client's medical fragility, caregivers cannot come to work with any contagious illness.
Salary : $16