First Priority Home Care

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training opportunities
Employee assistance program
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable healthcare service provider specializing in personal care assistance for elderly and disabled individuals in South Carolina. This company emphasizes compassionate, non-skilled care delivered within clients' homes, aiming to enhance their quality of life through supportive daily living activities and home management assistance. They operate under the regulations and standards set forth by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), Medicaid, and other governing bodies, ensuring professional oversight and adherence to care protocols by Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The employment type for this position is full-time or part-time... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • able to read, write and communicate effectively with client and supervisor
  • able to use Care Call IVR system
  • capable of assisting with activities of daily living
  • capable of following a care plan with minimal supervision
  • have valid driver’s license or reliable means of transportation
  • at least 18 years of age
  • passed competency testing or completed competency training and evaluation by RN or LPN
  • other training as required by SCDHHS and/or Medicaid Scope of Services for Personal Care II and HASCI Attendant Care, SCDDSN, and Veterans Affairs

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • able to read, write and communicate effectively with client and supervisor
  • able to use Care Call IVR system
  • capable of assisting with activities of daily living
  • capable of following a care plan with minimal supervision
  • valid driver’s license or reliable means of transportation
  • at least 18 years of age
  • passed competency testing or completed competency training and evaluation by RN or LPN
  • other training as required by SCDHHS, Medicaid Scope of Services for Personal Care II, HASCI Attendant Care, SCDDSN, and Veterans Affairs

Job Duties

  • assist with eating
  • assist with bathing including bed bath, bench shower, sink/sponge bath
  • assist with personal grooming including dressing
  • maintain personal hygiene
  • provide necessary skincare
  • plan and prepare meals
  • assist clients in and out of bed
  • reposition clients as necessary
  • assist with ambulation
  • assist with toileting and maintaining continence
  • perform cleaning
  • do laundry
  • do shopping
  • ensure home safety
  • run errands
  • monitor client’s condition for apparent changes
  • remind client of medication times and hand medication container

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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