PCA Personal Care Aide

We are looking for a competent PCA (Personal Care Aide) to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

• Experience as a PCA preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification required
• Valid TB Test required
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• TB Test (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Taylor, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17