Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, personalized care to individuals in various care settings. Your dedication will help enhance the quality of life for residents by supporting their daily needs with kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail. This paid position offers an engaging opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable skills in patient care and support.
Duties
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Monitor residents’ health by taking vital signs, observing patient conditions, and reporting changes promptly
- Support medication administration and ensure compliance with care plans and HIPAA regulations
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal consumption, ensuring dietary needs are met
- Operate equipment such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling devices to safely transfer residents
- Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning and sanitation tasks
- Document patient observations, care activities, and incident reports accurately and thoroughly
Experience
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments preferred
- Familiarity with patient observation techniques, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders
- Experience assisting with ADLs, manual handling, and using assistive devices like Hoyer lifts or wheelchairs
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards in healthcare settings
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities across diverse age groups
- Previous exposure to hospice care, geriatrics, or long-term care environments is advantageous
Join us to provide compassionate support that empowers individuals to live their best lives. We value energetic team players committed to making a positive impact through dedicated caregiving.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
