Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Nightingale Services/Infusion/Pharmacy, Inc.
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant. Assistance with bathing, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping and running errands for the elderly and disabled in the home environment. We will work around your schedule- school schedules, child schedules, and other job schedules. This is rewarding and fulfilling work for those who are caring and compassionate and looking for a flexible job opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
*Ensure clients receive their medication on time
*Support clients who can’t move on their own
*Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
*Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
*Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
*Help customers with their shopping
*Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
*Provide emotional support
*Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
*Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
SKILLS
*Proven experience as personal care assistant
*Committed to health & safety
*Able to do housework and cooking
*Well-organized and reliable
*Excellent communication and people skills
*Positive and compassionate attitude
*Strong ethics
*Physical stamina
*CPR certified
*Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Medical specialties: Home Health
Physical setting: Long term care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay
Experience: Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road