What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Certified Home Care?
Certified Home Care has an IMMEDIATE opening for Personal Care Assistant to start work with one of the people we serve in Cosmos, MN. Our client is a male youth that lives with his family. Must be able to assist with daily chores like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, eating, memory and cognition, psychosocial health, and self-preservation. AM and PM hours are available.
Position Summary:
The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) will perform direct client cares and will assist in activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or responsible party member to help the patient maintain the highest level of performance and independence. The Personal Care Attendant will perform the cares as ordered by the patient’s physician and as documented in the patient’s plan of care.
Required Skills:
- Must be able to show compassion and empathy of persons who are chronically ill, or otherwise disabled
- Must demonstrate an understanding and maturity with respect to the responsibilities and expectations of the position
- Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and carry out written as well as verbal directions in English
- Must be able to lift, turn, position and transfer at least 50lbs
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be punctual and consistent with time.
Some experience as a PCA or Home Health Aide is preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Certified Home Care
4080 West Broadway, Suite 140A, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Phone: 763-291-1162
Fax: 612-437-4934
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- PCA Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cosmos, MN 56228: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17