What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at The Cottages of Swansboro?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities, personal care, and ensure the well-being of our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to clients in various settings, including home care or hospice care
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals (if licensed Med Tech)
- Monitor and record vital signs to ensure the health and safety of clients
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when necessary
Skills:
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
- Experience in nursing or direct patient care is a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with hospice care practices and principles
- Proficient in vital sign monitoring
- Ability to provide compassionate and personalized care to individuals in need
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we welcome you to join our team as a Personal Care Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends only
Ability to Commute:
- Swansboro, NC 28584 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Swansboro, NC 28584: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11