What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Care & Assist?
THE COMPANY:
Care and Assist is a top-notch In-Home Care company with locations in Southaven, MS and Memphis, TN. We provide high-quality assistance for seniors and adults who are facing challenges with health or mobility in the comfort of your home.
Services will be tailored to the non-medical needs of the client. At Care and Assist we make sure that the client’s care plan will be parallel to the recommendations of the client’s medical care team.
THE ROLE:
We are looking for dedicated, efficient and friendly Personal Care Assistants to join our Mississippi team! The right candidate will be able to work well in a team environment, while also being comfortable working independently. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working around the elderly and disabled adults, and who will be able to quickly provide assistance when needed. We want a qualified individual who will be able to regularly schedule appointments with clients, document client visits and provide company updates when needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the client with activities of daily living such as bathing, personal hygiene, ambulation, transferring, cooking, light housekeeping, errands, and dressing.
- Ensure the safety and well- being of all clients at all times. In emergency situations, call an ambulance or fire department.
- Assist clients as required according to the client services checklist provided.
- Complete daily reports of services provided.
- Immediately report incidents to manager and complete incident report
- Receive messages and relay those to the supervisor in a timely manner. Refer questions or complaints to the Supervisor.
- Keep Supervisor updated on any changes in the status of the patient’s emotional, physical, and/or psychological state.
- Complete all necessary continuing education training/in-services.
- Other job duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.
**We serve clients in DeSoto, Tunica, Tate, Coahoma, Panola, and Quitman Counties in North MS**
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must have a high school diploma, or a GED, or must demonstrate the ability to read written personal care service assignments and sufficiently complete required forms and reports on visits with clients.
Training: Must successfully complete and pass the 40- hour personal care services curriculum training course and standardized examination, satisfactory completion of a nurse aide training program for a hospital, nursing facility, home health agency, or personal care agency, or experience in providing personal care to elderly and disabled adults.
Experience: Demonstrate the ability to perform daily tasks with the understanding of what is involved. Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting needs of the infirm and aged. Personal care assistants must be 18 years old or older. One year or more providing home care or in a care facility.
** First Aid/CPR Certification Required. Job Physical. Background checks. Must have reliable transportation. Proof of car insurance**
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $12