What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Personal Care Aide position at Home Helpers?
Job description
We are looking for a competent Personal Care Assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfilment 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.
COVID-19 Vaccine is Required
Valid PCA or CNA Certification
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Support clients who can't move on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, 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
Skills
- Proven experience as Personal Care Assistant
- 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
- CPR certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license
Job Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays optional
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability optional
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Charles City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- PCA/CNA (Required)
Work Location: Charles City, Virginia, Lanexa, VA, and/or New Kent, VA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $ $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- PCA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- PCA/CNA (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charles City, VA Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19