Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Duties:
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Help clients with mobility and transfers, including using assistive devices as needed
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up, laundry, and cleaning
- Administer medication reminders and assist with medication management
- Accompany clients to appointments or outings as needed
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards clients
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
- Reliable transportation to travel to client's homes
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Empathy and patience when working with clients who may have physical or cognitive limitations
- Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR is a plus
Please note that this is a general job description for a Personal Care Assistant. Specific duties may vary depending on the needs of the client.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Salary: From $12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 55 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Long term care
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Night shift
Rotating shift
Rotating weekends
Weekends as needed
Weekends only
Work Location: In person