Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Come join our team as a compassionate and dedicated CNA or PCA for an exciting opportunity in Georgia! We are currently seeking individuals who are available for a 7pm-7am shift to provide personalized care to our valued clients. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and caring environment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ambulation, transfers, and positioning of clients. Assistance w/bathing, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and eating. Basic first aid & CPR, meeting client’s special needs, home management, home safety & sanitation, infection control in the home, medically related activities including taking of vital signs & proper nutrition.

2. Implements current Personal Care Aide services.

• Service plans of care are discussed with the Care the Wright Way Supervisor on regular basis.
• Client assignments and reports are received from the Care the Wright Way Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Personal Care Aide qualifications require a GA-registered CNA, completion of the NLN exam on-line and assessment of competency for services to be performed, or completion of an approved 40-hour training curriculum and assessment of competency program approved by the Ga Department of Community Health, HFRD
• Shall have one year-full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, or shall have one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting; OR
• Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands
• Good verbal and written communications skills required.
• Attends (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year.
• Participates in professional meetings when directed
• Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.-Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and
• standing.
• Able to deal effectively with stress.
• Able to work assigned hours per week.
• Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
• Able to lift up to 50-75 pounds.
• Able to write up to 3 hours per day.
• Able to work in a stressful environment.
• Able to drive up to 50 miles per day.
• Able to assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers, and general public.
• Is neat in appearance and practice, with good personal hygiene.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $9 - $13