What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at HomeWell Care Services?
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses 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 personal care assistant
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- CPR certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s licence
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Must under go a background check, upon being hired.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $15 - $17
