What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Confidential?
PCA Personal Care Assistant
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.
SERIOUS CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Support clients who can’t move on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
- Help customers with their shopping
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as personal care assistant
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- CPR certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s licence
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our clients and employees safe, we hand out hand-made reusable masks and gloves to our employees to minimize the spread of germs.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
