Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.75 - $15.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a vital role within the healthcare service sector, primarily focused on providing non-skilled support to elderly and disabled adults and children. This role is typically found within home healthcare agencies or community healthcare providers and involves direct interaction with clients in their homes. The PCA position is differentiated by its non-skilled nature, meaning that it does not include performing skilled medical services. Instead, it emphasizes assisting clients with their daily living activities to promote comfort, safety, and dignity. PCAs may come equipped with a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certificate or may have received in-house... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED equivalent
- able to read, write and communicate effectively with the client and supervisor
- able to use the 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 program performed by an RN or LPN prior to providing services
- 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
- ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
- ability to use Care Call IVR system
- capacity to assist with activities of daily living
- ability to follow a care plan with minimal supervision
- passed competency testing or completed competency training and evaluation by RN or LPN
- other training as required by SCDHHS, Medicaid, SCDDSN, or Veterans Affairs
Job Duties
- assist with eating
- assist with bathing including bed bath, bench shower, sink/sponge bath
- provide personal grooming including dressing
- maintain personal hygiene
- provide necessary skin care
- assist with meal planning and preparation
- assist clients in and out of bed
- reposition clients as necessary
- assist with ambulation
- assist with toileting and maintaining continence
- perform cleaning
- do laundry
- go shopping
- ensure home safety
- run errands
- monitor client condition
- remind clients about medication times and hand them medication containers
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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