Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Come work for BrightStar Care, a company who believes in Serving with Passion and Doing the Right Thing. The PCA is a member of the dedicated home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. Our commitment to incorporating advanced technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance. Work as many or as few hours as you want, as our independently owned and operated team is looking for high-energy PCA individuals that are looking for full or part time work, nights, days, weekends and holidays.
Benefits
Weekly pay with direct deposit
GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information
Free continuing education
Work as often as you want on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
One to one patient care
Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process
National opportunities with over 300 locations in US
Responsibilities
Provide client with hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping
Take and record vital signs as well as height and weight, if necessary
Assist client in active and passive range of motion defined by the plan of care, document observed changes, report any changes to the Director of Nursing
Assist client in walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, shopping
Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards
Ensure client’s rights are adhered to
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of a nursing assistant program
Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile
Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.