Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Caregiving at Circle of Life is different....... Our Caregivers are rewarded with options you will only find in a reputable organization such as Circle of Life. Some of these options include:

• Pay $16.50 minimum hourly rate.
• Annual increases based on performance.
• Matching of Caregiver and Client is completed by RN Manager using a needs and fit based analysis.
• Flexible scheduling and territory - Choose assignments and coverage areas to fit YOUR needs.
• Paid Time off for Full and Part Time staff.
• Comprehensive and affordable health Insurance for Full Time staff (30+ hours per week). Retirement plan offered to all staff.
• Paid drive time between clients, mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients.
• Education Assistance up to $2,500 annually. PCA certification training offered 2x per year at no cost. Continuing education for license maintenance.

Caregiver Qualifications: Prior caregiving experience preferred. Demonstrates compassion and an ability to build rapport with clients. Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have valid and current driver's license or the ability to access reliable transportation. Able to meet pre-employment screening criteria.

Specific Duties May Include:

• Companionship and sitting.
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and other ADL's.
• Transportation and assistance to appointments.
• Errand running and transportation to events.
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with light housekeeping
• Assisting with recreational tasks such as crafting, letter writing, exercising etc.
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned.

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non-medical care. Circle of Life Personal Care will apply the compassionate approach we are known for to a variety of Personal Care services including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and more. Circle of Life has provided exceptional hospice care to Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years. We are honored to offer another much-needed service to our community through Circle of Life Personal Care.