PCA (27857)
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · Oak City, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
Personal Care Aide responsible for providing in-home care to clients, following individualized care plans, and ensuring safety and quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, ambulating, meal prep, and limited transfers using equipment like walkers and wheelchairs.
- Encourage self-help and independence while maintaining safety and infection control protocols.
- Perform secondary tasks such as laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, respecting client privacy.
- Utilize electronic systems for task completion, time tracking, and documentation.
- Monitor client condition, report changes, and notify supervisors of any safety concerns or abuse.
- Assist with medication self-administration, without direct administration.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma preferred; ability to read and write required.
- Minimum 6 months of validated caregiving experience.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to follow care plans, safety procedures, and infection control practices.
- Strong communication, observation, and confidentiality skills.