What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) position at Hills Helping Hands Homecare LLC?
Client lives in SHERMAN TX
Personal Care Attendant Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly, compassionate, and service-oriented personal care attendant to join our team and provide necessary assistance to our clients. In this role, you will work closely with our clients to help them with various daily responsibilities, provide a sense of companionship, and improve their overall quality of life.
Personal Care Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
- Visit patient homes, hospitals, and residential care facilities to provide assistance to clients
- Assist clients with basic hygiene and grooming duties to promote adequate self-care
- Do routine housekeeping chores including various cooking and cleaning duties that the client is otherwise unable to do themselves
- Transport clients to appointments, errands, and other necessary off-site locations
- Ensure proper medications are dispensed and required exercises are completed, as directed by a medical professional
- Provide physical assistance such as help getting in and out of bed or walking with a walker to clients when required
- Maintain detailed records of the client’s activities and report any relevant changes to the supervisor
- Forge a relationship with clients to provide a sense of companionship and actively listen to any concerns
Personal Care Attendant Requirements and Qualifications
- Certification through the National Association of Home Care and Hospice is preferred, but not required
- Ability to do physical activity and heavy lifting when required
- Compassionate attitude with the ability to establish beneficial relationships with clients
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to successfully interface with clients and other care professionals
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to maintain thorough client records
- Willingness to follow client-specific directions provided by the supervisor or other care professionals
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Quinlan, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $11 - $14
