What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position at Loving Hearts & Loving Hands Home Care Service?
Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated CNA's and PCA's WITH OPEN AVAILABILITY AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. to join our healthcare team. As a CNA/PCA, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients. Your primary responsibility will be to assist patients with their daily activities while ensuring their comfort and safety.
Duties
- Provide personal care to patients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Assist with mobility and transportation of patients.
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols.
- Support patients with basic life support as needed
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Engage with patients who have developmental disabilities or require senior care services.
Experience
Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in long-term care or hospital settings is preferred.
- Knowledge of infectious disease care protocols.
- Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities or physical disabilities.
- Alzheimer and Dementia
- Understanding of senior care practices and home community care principle
- MUST HAVE CPR & FIRST AID (WE NO LONGER ACCEPT ONLINE CERTIFICATES, MUST BE DONE IN CLASS.) TB, BACKGROUND CHECK FROM YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. ( IF YOU HAD DONE A FINGERPRINT, PLEASE BRING IN THAT PAPER OR HAVE THE INFORMATION/NUMBER FROM IT) MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve as a Caregiver
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Reliable transportation
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
- PCA: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification & First Aid (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jonesboro, GA 30237 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jonesboro, GA 30237: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15