What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant - Overnights Weekend position at Home Care Advantage, LLC?
We are seeking a Caregiver or Personal Care Assistant with 3 years or more of professional experience to provide in-home care for an elderly client in Danbury, Connecticut (Private Residence).
- Overnight Shift
- 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
- Weekends
"... a small, hands-on company that treats its workforce with dignity and respect." - is how one of our caregivers described working at Home Care Advantage.
Work one-on-one with the same client, the same schedule each week.
Join our team as we work to provide high-quality non-medical home care for those in their time of need.
Home Care Advantage is a family-owned and operated in-home senior care agency. We wish to add compassionate and professional nursing students, and caregivers, CNAs, HHAs and PCAs to our current team.
You will be part of a care team, working closely with our agency's care manager. You will be responsible for providing excellent quality of care following a comprehensive care plan. We value our employees.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Personal Care
- Safety/Supervision
- Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
Job Requirements
- Driver's License, reliable car, auto insurance
- Pass a criminal background check (paid by agency)
- CNA, or HHA training a plus
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid orientation training
- Paid ongoing training
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible schedules
- Supportive work environment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Safety equipment provided
- Direct Deposit
Home Care Advantage is located in Danbury, Connecticut. We provide in-home assistance to our clients who wish to age in place and those recuperating from outpatient surgery or hospitalization. Our clients benefit from the social interaction, assistance with household chores, meal preparation, and safety that an experienced caregiver can provide. Many of our clients have one or more conditions including COPD, Diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Cancer, Arthritis, Depression and Incontinence.
We hire experienced nursing students and caregivers with professional experience which may include training, certification or licensing as Certified Nurse Aides - CNA, Home Health Aide - HHA, Personal Care Assistants - PCA and Licensed Practical Nurses - LPN. For many of our jobs we are hiring immediately for full time or part time shifts. Our employees are caring, compassionate. Many have been caregivers to their own family members. We work closely with our staff to provide high quality care for our clients. We offer competitive hourly, Live-In and extended shift pay. We also offer referral bonuses to our staff for employee and client referrals. We serve the community.
We provide senior care services in counties/towns including Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, New Milford, Middlebury, Oxford, Ridgefield, Southbury, Waterbury, and Westport
DCP #HCA.0000505
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a car, current registration and auto insurance?
- What days of the week are you available to work overnight from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
