What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at The Adult Caring Place LLC?
Overview
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a vital role in providing compassionate and supportive care to individuals in various healthcare settings. This position involves assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, and promoting their overall well-being. The PCA may work in environments such as hospitals, clinics, or outpatient facilities, catering to a diverse patient population including geriatrics and those requiring specialized care.
Duties
- Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Help patients with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitor and record vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the patient's quality of life.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to communicate patient needs and changes in condition.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance skills related to patient care.
Skills
- Experience in a healthcare setting such as inpatient or outpatient facilities is preferred.
- Familiarity with medical-surgical practices or hospital medicine is advantageous.
- Knowledge of geriatrics or experience working in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center is a plus.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and understanding towards patients' needs.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment while providing high-quality care.
This role is essential for ensuring that individuals receive the support they need during their recovery or daily living activities, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about helping others.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
