Personal Care Assistant - PCA

About the role

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non-medical care. We apply a compassionate approach to services including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and more. Circle of Life has provided exceptional hospice care to Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and sitting
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other ADLs
• Transportation and assistance to appointments
• Errand running and transportation to events
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with light housekeeping
• Assisting with recreational tasks such as crafting, letter writing, exercising, etc.
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior caregiving experience preferred
• Demonstrates compassion and an ability to build rapport with clients
• Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have valid and current driver’s license or the ability to access reliable transportation
• Able to meet pre-employment screening criteria

Pay

$16.50 minimum hourly rate with annual increases based on performance. Paid drive time between clients and mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and territory—choose assignments and coverage areas to fit your needs
• Paid Time Off for full- and part-time staff
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time staff (30+ hours per week)
• Retirement plan offered to all staff
• Education Assistance up to $2,500 annually
• PCA certification training offered twice per year at no cost
• Continuing education for license maintenance