Caregiver Lafayette

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

About Us:
Altra Homecare Group is a community-based home care agency focused on helping clients live safely and comfortably in their own homes. We value compassion, teamwork, and building strong relationships with both clients and caregivers.

Position Summary:
We are seeking caring and reliable Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home support to our clients. This role includes personal care, light household tasks, and companionship to help clients maintain independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene

• Provide medication reminders

• Prepare light meals and assist with feeding as needed

• Support safe mobility and ambulation

• Assist with range-of-motion exercises

• Take and record vital signs (such as temperature)

• Maintain a safe and clean living environment

• Perform light housekeeping and laundry

• Provide companionship (conversation, reading, letter writing)

• Observe and report changes in client condition

• Complete required documentation and follow care plans

• Follow privacy and infection control guidelines

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

• Ability to read, follow care instructions, and document services

• Willingness to complete required training

• Prior caregiving experience preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Pay: $14–$16 per hour

• Weekly pay

• Overtime and holiday pay

• Flexible scheduling

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Direct deposit

• Supportive team environment

• Meaningful work helping others

Join Our Team:
If you enjoy helping others and want a rewarding career in home care, we would love to hear from you.