Personal Care Aide (PCA)

About the role

The role of a Personal Care Aide (PCA) involves providing personal care and support to seniors to help them live safely at home. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, medication reminders, ensuring a safe home environment, and participating in activities that bring joy to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to seniors
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation, and companionship
• Ambulate, transfer, and perform range of motion exercises
• Document clients' conditions and report any concerns to a supervisor
• Ensure unobstructed pathways in the home
• Engage clients in activities that bring them joy

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Active Home Care Aide (HCA) registration in CA
• Twelve (12) months of experience in a health care role preferred, or Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) certification
• CPR certification
• Valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance, and transportation
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communication skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

While not specified in the job posting, qualifications typically include a high school diploma, HCA registration, and CPR certification. Experience in a health care role or CNA certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

Key skills for a Personal Care Aide include compassion, communication, physical strength, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Additionally, familiarity with home care procedures and a positive attitude are essential.

Benefits

• $16.50-$18.00 per hour
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Online training opportunities
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Sick pay

Pay

The pay range for a Personal Care Aide (PCA) is $16.50-$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for a Personal Care Aide (PCA) can be set according to personal preference and work-life balance needs.