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: Starting pay of $16.50/hour with a weekend differential for working between 7pm Friday through 7am Monday. Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around your class schedule Choose assignments and coverage areas that fit your needs Annual increases based on performance Caregiver/client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit Paid drive time between clients Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr