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 is Required
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 Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- We have a position open for a female client in Carrollton, VA, with 8 hours of care for the week.
We will have other clients available in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater area that you will be able to add to your schedule.
Are you willing to accept a case in Carrollton and possibly other areas? If so, what other areas are you willing to service a client in?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- PCA/CNA: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
