What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA/HHA position at FirstLight Home Care?
We are looking for reliable, responsible PCAs to join our team! As a caregiver at First Light Home Care, you’ll build relationships, improve the quality of life and serve clients in need of love and care. Your goal will be to help individuals enjoy life by helping them perform their simple daily functions, meal prep, light exercise, local transportation, social interactions and housekeeping. Your compassion and diligence as a caregiver will bring joy into the lives of the clients you work with and help them feel encouraged, involved and loved.
Location –We hate commuting too—and we’ll do our best to provide clients as close to you as possible.
Flexibility – We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We’ll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule.
Gas Compensation – We compensate all mileage between client’s homes if working more than one case on the same day anything over 20 miles one way!
Requirements:
**A RELIABLE VEHICLE AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ARE REQUIRED TO ESCORT CLIENTS TO AND FROM APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS**
PCA Certification, reliable transportation to and from cases, ability to travel to surrounding suburban areas. Experience is always helpful but not necessary as long as you have your certification.
Experience –If you’ve had a job or experience in a position with similar goals and responsibilities, we’d love to connect with you.
Skills – We’re looking for individuals that are compassionate, social, trustworthy and service-minded. If you have experience cooking, cleaning or caring for others, that’s a bonus!
Characteristics – This is an autonomous position, so we’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated and willing to learn through experience and receiving feedback.
Responsibilities:
Preparing snacks and meals to help sustain and satisfy the client throughout your time with them.
Encouraging light exercise (walks, bikes, swims, stretches) to keep the client active and physically moving.
Tidying up the house and helping with basic housekeeping tasks that keep the home environment neat and enjoyable for the client.
Transporting the client to nearby appointments or engagements. Take the clients to social activities, fairs and events in the community or with family and friends.
Cases start at $17.60hr and go up to $20 per hours on a case by case basis!
FirstLight Home Care, Inc is an equal opportunities employer, this position is open to all who meet the above requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.60 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- HHA/PCA certification (Required)
- Driver's License and reliable transportation (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20
