What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at NuLife Senior Care of Montgomery Alabama?
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Aide to provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal care settings and a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This role involves working in various environments, including personal care homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and through home care services.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Administer medications as prescribed and ensure proper documentation of medication administration.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Help clients with mobility and physical activities, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Monitor clients' health status and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding when necessary.
- Document care provided in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge of best practices in senior care.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in personal care, caregiving, or related fields such as long-term care or home care is preferred.
- Knowledge of medication administration protocols is a plus.
- Familiarity with first aid procedures and emergency response systems is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
- Compassionate nature with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in various settings including personal care homes, group homes, or assisted living facilities.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and possess excellent organizational skills.
Join our team as a Personal Care Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $9.92 - $10.42 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $10
