What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Personal Care Attendant position at A Joyous Kare?
This specific posting is regarding West side of Indianapolis clients with week days and weekend openings. Please ensure you have weekend rotation availability!
A Joyous Kare is looking for caregivers/personal care attendants to join our strong team servicing the state of Indiana. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and hard-working. We are seeking candidates that are flexible and can work at multiple locations if needed. This position is a direct client care position that is committed to enhancing the quality of life of our clients. You will assist with the daily tasks of elderly, mentally disabled, chronically ill, or physically challenged clients.
Responsibilities
- Bathing, showering, grooming and other personal hygiene
- Dressing or undressing of the client
- Cleaning and housekeeping
- Laundry
- Eating, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Medication reminders and opening medication containers
- Companion services such as letter writing and mail reading
- Appropriate reporting of changes in client status
Qualifications
- Minimum Age 18
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- CPR certified preferred
- Current Indiana Driver’s license
- Reliable Transportation
- Pass PCA Competency and Skills Test with 85% or higher
- Must pass Criminal Background Check, Pre-Employment Drug Test and TB Test.
- Must comply with privacy and HIPAA laws.
- Must comply with client’s rights.
- Must be in good physical health.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Care: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CNA certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18