Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

BrightStar Care of Coastal Georgia is looking for Personal Care Aides to join our team. At BrightStar Care, we provide uplifting in-home care for seniors and older adults who require a helping hand, a supportive companion, and day-to-day assistance in their homes. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion as a PCA at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of St. Simons Island, GA employees uphold A Higher Standard.

We value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages and support systems for our employees.

PCA Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting at $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
• Earn extra pay with overtime hours available
• Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Weekly pay/direct deposit
• Free continuing education
• Two Staff RN's to provide support and supervision
• Supportive and rewarding work environment
• Growing company with opportunity for development

We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of home and facility assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility-based

Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, ambulation, and transfers
• Accompany clients to the grocery store, doctor appointments and pharmacy visits
• Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• Must have PCA Certificate (if you do not have it, we can help you get one)
• Must have at least 2 year experience as a caregiver
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one (2) year of documented caregiver, home care assistance experience is required
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile with proof of insurance
• Adhere to HIPPA and maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

BrightStar Care of St. Simons Island, GA is 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.