What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Private Residence?
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support an elderly man. 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensure client receives their medication on time
- Support client when they can’t move on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Assist client with physical therapy exercises
- 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
- Live in the house in your own bedroom in case client needs something.
- Maintain positive attitude and friendly demeanor
- Maintain digital calendar record of activities
- Review and plan weekly activities
- Communicate with family and other caretakers regularly.
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
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $101.00 - $246.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
You must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location