Come join our team as a compassionate and dedicated PCA for an exciting opportunity in Georgia! We are currently seeking individuals who are available for a 9am to 5pm shift Monday - Friday to provide personalized care to our valued clients. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and caring environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ambulation, transfer, and positioning of clients.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing and eating.
• Knowledge of Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Meet client’s special needs as it relates to:

· Home management

· Home safety & sanitation

· Infection control in the home

• Medically related activities including:

· Taking vital signs

· Proper nutrition

• Implement current Certified Nurse Aide services
• Ensure Service Plans of Care are discussed with Care the Wright Way supervisor on a regular basis.
• Ensure client assignments and reports are received from Care the Wright Way supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Nurse Aide Certification required through successful completion of an approved program.
• One year-full time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, or one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting; or

· Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward elderly care

· Demonstrated ability to read, write and carry out directions.

· Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.

· Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

• Attend eight (8) hours of personal care-oriented services per year.
• Participate in professional meetings when directed.
• Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.
• Must have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered a position with the agency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient visual and hearing ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform tasks involving activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
• Deal effectively with stress.
• Work assigned hours per week.
• Bend and stand an average of six (6) hours per day.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Write up to 3 hours per day.
• Work in a stressful environment.
• Drive up to 50 miles per day.
• Assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers, and public.
• Must be neat in appearance and practice good personal hygiene.
• Heavy lifting is required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jonesboro, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road