Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact in someone's life? We are seeking a motivated and empathetic Personal Care Assistant to provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) for a younger adult client in need.

Responsibilities:

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - 9.5 hours per week:

• Bed Mobility: Assist with adjusting in bed and preparing for the day (as needed).
• Transfers: Provide support with all transfers as needed.
• Locomotion: Aid in walking outdoors and navigating indoors where wheelchair use is limited (as needed).
• Eating: Assist in meal setup including opening containers and cutting food.
• Dressing: Help with fasteners, buttons, shoe tying, and donning jackets.
• Bathing: Assist with transfers to the shower, washing hair, and passing bathing items.
• Personal Hygiene: Provide assistance with lotion application and remind about oral care.
• Health Maintenance: Offer support with therapeutic massages, medication reminders, and administering injections.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) - 3 hours per week:

• Housework: Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, bathroom cleaning, trash disposal, bedding changes, and kitchen tidying.
• Laundry: Help with washing, drying, and putting away laundry.
• Meal Prep: Assist with meal preparation.
• Shopping: Accompany client (or independently travel) to obtain groceries as per their list.
• Medical Appointments: Accompany client to appointments and provide support in following health directives.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in caregiving or related field preferred.
• Willingness to administer a subcutaneous injection bimonthly. (Willing to train the right person).
• Empathetic and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation for client assistance outside the home.

Schedule:

• Flexible hours available, with shifts distributed throughout the week.
• Part-time position, with mornings preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Meaningful work with the opportunity to make a positive impact.
• Training and support provided to enhance caregiving skills.
• Relaxed and flexible work environment.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the life of a relatively independent younger adult in need, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience (personal and professional) and why you are passionate about this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 12.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenwood, ME 04255 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenwood, ME 04255: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22