What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at Comfort at Home?
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpass 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. 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 a personal care assistant * Committed to health & safety * Able to do housework and cooking * Well-organized and reliable * Excellent communication and people skills * A positive and compassionate attitude * Strong ethics * Physical stamina * CPR certified * A valid driver’s license and Transportation * A Valid TB Test * Covid Vaccination is a plus but not required * A CNA License or ability to pass a PCA Test * Able to pass a background check Please register and apply online at https://comfortathome.smartcaresoftware.com/register.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work every other weekend?
- Do you have your own transportation?
Experience:
- PCA or CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- TB Test (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13