PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Summary:

We are looking for a caring personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfillment 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 independently, 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 clients receive their medication on time

Support clients who can’t move on their own

Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.

Assist clients with physical therapy exercises

Cook meals according to the client’s restrictions

Help clients 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

Qualifications

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 (REQUIRED)

First Aid certified (REQUIRED)

TB Test (REQUIRED)

High school diploma or equivalent

A valid driver’s license or valid Identification card (REQUIRED) Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.