PCA Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver

Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential care and support to individuals with disabilities or illnesses in their homes or in a group home setting. This is a rewarding role that requires a strong commitment to patient care and a passion for working with people who need assistance with daily activities.

Please fill out this form if your skills match our criteria:

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Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support clients with daily living activities including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry.
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or healthcare provider.
- Perform patient monitoring and assist with medication administration as needed.
- Assist clients with ADLs (activities of daily living) such as toileting, mobility, and feeding.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Assist with heavy lifting and transferring clients as needed.
- Ensure a safe and clean living environment by maintaining a clean and organized space.
- Work in a group home setting or provide care in the client's home community.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations.

Requirements:
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or illnesses.
- Strong patient care skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Ability to lift and transfer clients as needed.
- Knowledge of vital signs and patient monitoring.
- Ability to work effectively in a home care or group home setting.
- Experience with ADLs and patient care.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized living environment.
- Comfortable working with people who have disabilities or illnesses.
- A strong commitment to working with people who need assistance with daily activities.

Skills:
- Clean and organized living environment
- Group home
- CPR
- Patient monitoring
- Heavy lifting
- Working with people with disabilities
- Vital signs
- Home community care
- Patient care
- ADLs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• On call

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Athens, GA 30601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Athens, GA 30601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15