Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHiring Compassionate PCA/Caregiver — Weekly Pay — 20 hrs/wk Location: Heath Springs, SCCompensation: $15–$17/hour, commensurate with experience.Pay Frequency: Weekly About Tandem Home CareAt Tandem Home Care, our mission is Care Aligned with Purpose. We provide meaningful one‐on‐one support that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life for every individual we serve. Job DescriptionTandem Home Care is seeking a dependable, patient, and compassionate caregiver to provide one‐on‐one personal care and supervision for a 24‐year‐old male with developmental support needs. He is fully ambulatory, mostly nonverbal, and thrives in a structured, calm, and predictable environment. This role is ideal for a caregiver who is attentive, safety‐focused, and comfortable providing frequent verbal prompting, redirection, and hands‐on assistance throughout daily routines. Scheduled Hours (20 hours/week)Monday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PMTuesday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PMThursday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PMFriday: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM Reliability is essential — caregivers must be able to commit to these weekly hours consistently; more hours may be available based on the guardian's needs. Position OverviewThe participant walks independently and requires continuous supervision due to limited awareness of danger and difficulty recognizing unsafe situations. He responds best to caregivers who maintain structure, communicate calmly, and take time to learn his unique communication style. About the ParticipantHe enjoys:Cartoons and musicalsCleaning and organizingHelping around the homeKeeping items in their proper placeDoing puzzles and completing simple applications He completes some tasks independently but requires verbal prompting, supervision, and hands‐on support to ensure safety and success. Home EnvironmentThe home is clean, organized, and free of animals, providing a calm, structured environment that supports the participant’s comfort and routine. Ideal CandidatePatient, compassionate, and dependableComfortable with hands‐on personal careAble to assist with toileting and brief changesAttentive and safety‐focusedComfortable working with a mostly nonverbal individualAble to provide frequent prompting and redirectionCalm and supportive during frustration or behavioral challengesExperience with intellectual/developmental disabilities strongly preferred Position RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDValid ID and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel to client homesSuccessful completion of all pre‐employment screenings, including background check and drug screenWillingness to complete competency and skills assessments during onboardingAbility to work independently in assigned participants' home environmentCommitment to meeting all onboarding, compliance, and training requirementsA kind heart and positive attitude, demonstrating compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations ResponsibilitiesAssist with bathing, personal hygiene, and dressingAssist with toileting and brief changesPrepare meals and snacks (participant cannot safely use the stove/oven)Maintain safety awareness and provide attentive supervision throughout the homeSupport simple household tasks (making the bed, dishes, cleaning, trash)Maintain routine and help prepare for transitionsOffer frequent redirection and engagementRecognize and respond to nonverbal communication cuesProvide calm, positive behavioral support Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to learn more about this opportunity.