Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
A Private Home Care Provider in Savannah, Ga in business to provide the best care possible to individuals who need in-home care while giving total respect to the care giving staff. It's our belief that we should have the very best in training and support so that elderly clients will receive top quality care wherever the need exists. We are looking for a competent, dependable, professional, attentive, and thorough Personal Care Assistant. Ideal candidates are: detail oriented, proactive, self-starter, punctual, dependable, responsibly mature, organized, team players with stable lifestyles, good communication skills (verbal & listening), have completed a personal care training program, looking for consistent/long-term employment, and weekend availability. 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. Qualifications: Completed a Personal Care Training Program & Competency (MUST HAVE PCA Certification, please provide a copy) CNA license (if a CNA, MUST HAVE CNA Certification, please provide a copy) 2+ years of Personal Care experience Current CPR, TB Test Driver's License w/Clean DMV Reliable transportation Clean Criminal Background and Drug-Free 3 professional references Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly Ability to carry out directions, read, and write Responsibilities: Provide direct care (bathing, dressing, grooming, when required) Provide medication reminders Meal Preparation (when required) Transfer from Bed to Wheelchair (when required) Companionship Provide light housekeeping (when required) Record and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, or appearance to Supervisor Documenting services in accordance with agency policies and procedures Lifting Requirements: Ability to participate in physical activity Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity Heavy lifting Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis