Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Companions/Sitters Needed Immediately - Competitive Pay Rates - $, Weekly Pay, Super Understanding Employer! Gails Home Care Agency is looking for highly compassionate and dependable individuals to fill the position of companion/sitter. This is a position that comes with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary rate, flexible schedules, weekly pay, an understanding, and highly supportive employer, and opportunities to grow and learn from accomplished in-home care professionals. You must be ready to treat our clients in a respectful and compassionate way and expect to be respected and valued in return. About Us: Gails Home Care is a non-medical, in-home care provider that maintains the highest quality standards in the industry. Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and those who love them. We are based in Lithonia, Georgia and our services are available in the areas of Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jackson, and Rockdale County. We value our employees the same way we value our clients! Physical Address: 3370 Turner Hill Lithonia, GA 30038 Website: www.gailshomecare.com Facebook: @gailshomecare POSITION: COMPANION/SITTER Job Type: PRN Salary: $13/ hour Employer Type: Non-Medical Home Care Agency Travel Required: Within 50 mile radius Work Location: Multiple Locations SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday Weekends Day Shift Night Shift On Call Weekends Why You Should Join Us! o Very competitive pay rates - $13/ hour o Flexible schedules o Friendly co-workers o Super helpful and understanding Supervisors o Easily accessible Administrator o Quick and clear onboarding process o Fast pay JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Agency is dedicated to hiring people we can trust with our own families. Our companions/sitter deliver various services in accordance with an established plan of care and provides for the companionship needs and comfort of patients in their homes. Qualifications & Education: o High school graduation or GED required. o Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and complete training or pass competency assessment, as appropriate, for understanding the needs of populations served, i.e., o Basic meal preparation o Provision of transportation services o Housekeeping o Home safety o Handle emergencies in the home and infection control o Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly o Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands o Good verbal communication skills are required. o Attend (8) hours of personal care-oriented services per year. o Shall has a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency. o Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care. Responsibilities: o Provide continuous companionship for the client while on duty o Provide personal hygiene assistance for clients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating o Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises o Observe the client’s general physical, emotional and mental condition and report all changes to RN o Provide medication reminders and supervise the self-administration of medication o Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents o Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency o Maintains strict confidentiality of client, family, and caregiver information o Maintains good personal hygiene and must be neat in appearance. HOW TO APPLY: Click Here to Apply