What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health PCA (Personal Care Aide) position at Interim HealthCare of Salem, VA?
Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver
Step into a role where you are valued and treated like family. At Interim HealthCare®, you’ll join a family of caregivers who are touching lives through the personal care they provide. When age or health obstacles make daily activities difficult for seniors, you’ll lend your strength and make each day a little brighter.
Pioneers in our industry, Interim HealthCare is passionate about caring for people—and that includes the staff who work for us. If you desire a PCA career that feels more like family, you are made for this!
Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:
- 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
- Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
- Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
- Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- Direct Deposit, weekly pay
As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
- Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
- Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
- Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
- Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies
A few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- PCA certificate from approved program
- Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Current Tuberculosis test
- Ability to pass criminal background check
- Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
