Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Description

Job Description

( PCA ) Personal Care Assistant 

We are currently exploring the workforce for compassionate, highly-skilled, and reliable personal care assistant (PCA) to serve as part of our home care team. In this role, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide exceptional care and assist and document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing and safety.

PCA Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes, being punctual
• Greet clients in a warm, professional manner
• Understand the limitations and needs of each individual client according to clients individual plan of care (POC)
• Provide basic domestic services e.g. meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping
• Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the clients
• Run errands, either with or for the client, as needed
• Assist with mobility issues, helping the client get in and out of bed, wheelchair, etc.
• Medication reminders and proper documentation
• Help with personal hygiene e.g. brushing teeth, toileting, bathing
• Change bed linens regularly
• Assist with all daily activities, based on the client's limitations and needs
• Provide a caring and positive presence for the client
• Document/log client’s' progress and overall well being for daily reports

PCA Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current certificate in first aid and CPR preferred
• Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance required
• Experience working in, In-home care environment is strongly preferred
• Experience in domestic work or housekeeping is a plus
• Mastery of the English language, written and verbal
• Bilingual speaking encouraged 
• Good communication skills, excellent conversational skills
• Able to lift objects >25lbs, help move clients, and perform physical tasks
• Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Willingness to conduct domestic and personal tasks requested by the client
• Prompt and reliable
• Warm and caring personality
• Commitment to treating clients with integrity, dignity, and respect
• Willingness to comply with all legal and institutional requirements and guidelines