What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position at Better is Better Home Care LLC?
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner at Better is Better Home Care. 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 at Better is Better.
Responsibilities
Help remind clients to take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (if they are able)
Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents or accidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency Skills
Proven experience as a caregiver
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
Contact Us
Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - 412-926-8326
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $12