What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Personal Care Assistance?
• Personal Care Assistance provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite,
• Personal Care Assistance are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.
Reporting Relationship
• Reports to Supervisor.
Responsibilities/Activities:
• Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:
- bathing - shaving - ambulation
- mouth care - dressing - exercise
- hair care - feeding - toileting
- nail care - positioning - medication reminding
- skin care - transferring - vital signs and Blood Pressure
General Notes:
The PCA will be required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients.
There may be emergency situations where the PCA will have to react quickly with sound judgement.
The scope of duties described in this document may not include all duties to be performed by the PSW and is subject to change
Requirements
- Care & Concern for Others
- A Pleasant Personality
- Reliable transportation
- Criminal Background Check
Benefits
Earn extra money
Training provided
Flexible hours
Salary : $15 - $16
