This job is Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides non-medical care to individuals who need assistance with daily living tasks. PCAs help with activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene, as well as assisting with transportation, errands, and companionship. They are often employed in a client's home or a care facility. Key Responsibilities of a PCA:
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Helping clients with bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and other basic personal care needs.
- Providing Companionship: Offering social interaction and emotional support to clients.
- Transportation: Assisting clients with transportation to appointments, errands, or other activities.
- Home Management: Helping with light cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
- Communication: Maintaining open communication with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Following Care Plans: Implementing and adhering to individualized care plans developed by healthcare professionals.
PCA Training and Certification:
- PCA training typically involves 40 hours of initial training, with ongoing continuing education requirements.
- Training covers topics such as infection control, basic first aid, and assisting with ADLs.
- In Virginia, there are two different types of PCA, and CareAcademy offers training for both, according to CareAcademy.
- Friends & Family Home Care Services states that training duration can range from one to six weeks depending on the program and class schedule.
PCA vs. Other Healthcare Professionals:
- PCAs differ from CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) in that CNAs have more advanced medical training and can perform more complex medical tasks.
- PCAs are also different from caregivers, who may not have formal training but provide support and assistance to individuals.
PCA Job Outlook and Salary:
- The demand for PCAs is projected to grow, especially as the population ages.
Pay: $12.41 - $13.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
