Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Personal Care Assistant responsibilities include: Ensuring clients receive their medication on time Supporting clients who can’t move on their own Helping clients dress, bathe, eat etc. Job brief We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. 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 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 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 Requirements and skills Proven experience as personal care assistant Committed to health & safety Able to do light 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 A valid driver’s license A good Personal Care Assistant is a compassionate, supportive and well-rounded individual. Maintaining reliability and organization is also vital. These traits are imperative to provide the necessary support and comfort to recovering, disabled or frail clients.