Personal Care Assistant (Pca)

We are seeking dedicated and reliable Personal Care Assistants eager to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

Hiring immediately in the Philadelphia, PA19023 & Bensalem, PA 19020 areas.

"Serious applicants only"

We are looking for a competent Personal Care Assistant to support mentally or physically disabled individuals in their everyday lives. The fulfillment 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.

DESCRIPTION OF OPPORTUNITY

• Enables clients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
• Supports by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

*PLEASE NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required. Furthermore, it does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the Director.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
• Willing to comply with required policies, standards, training, and regulations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be willing to complete given background checks
• Must have a valid Driver's License or valid government issued ID
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• CPR/First Aid
• Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting elderly or disabled individuals
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Must complete an annual physical, and follow government regulation required for health care workers

ADVANTAGES

• Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role
• Flexible schedule (depending on client assignment)
• Supplemental Health Insurance Fully Covered by Employer
• Paid-time off (PTO)
• Tiered Performance Bonus Structure
• Payment for Trainings
• Disability Insurance (ST/LT)
• Life Insurance
• +More

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

ACR aims to empower individuals to reach their maximum potential with compassion, honesty, and through individual choice.

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination of Any Kind: ACR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ACR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history (including pregnancy) or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ACR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your preferences for days of the week and hours to work? etc. (please specify hour/day or indicate you are flexible)?
• What is your location zip code? and what is your willingness to travel from your location (e.g. miles or minutes)?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person