Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
S and S Care Services is looking to hire 15 Personal Care Assistants (PCA) in Salisbury, NC. We are looking for competent Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often a demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidates will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills with both clients and personnel. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. Responsibilities: Help clients take prescribed medication Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.) Assist clients with personal care and hygiene Help clients with physical therapy exercises Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able) Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own Be a pleasant and supportive companion Report any unusual incidents Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency Requirements and Skills: Proven experience of at least 75 hours as a caregiver Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR) Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards Respectful and compassionate Good time management skills Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with clients, families and personnel Strong ethics Physical endurance High school diploma or equivalent