Personal Care Assistant (Pca)

Job Summary: An individual who has completed Personal Care training and is competent to perform assigned functions of Personal Care to the client in their residence. This position provides 1:1 supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client in their home

Personal Care Assistant Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Continued Education
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Flexible Working Hours
• Compensation: $11.00 - $13.00

Personal Care Assistant Responsibilities:

• Help clients with daily activities, including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, serving meals, helping clients eat, turning clients and ambulating clients
• Take vital signs
• Examine clients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Provide and empty bedpans
• Lift clients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
• Clean and sanitize client areas, including changing bed sheets
• Stay up-to-date on PCA training, policies and procedures

Personal Care Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Good communication skills and bedside manner with a compassionate personality
• Up-to-date identification
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent personal hygiene

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT 

1. Must complete and pass a PCA testing (with a 80% or higher) upon hiring 

1. Must complete and pass a TOEFL exam (with 80% or higher) upon hiring 

1. Must complete Nursing-skill training and pass testing (with a 80% or hiring) within the first (60) days of employment