Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Home Care

About the role

Eminence Home Care of Maryland is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct care and support to patients in their homes or in a healthcare facility. The role involves assisting clients with personal care activities, providing companionship and emotional support, and performing light housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assist with mobility and transfer of patients
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Aid in meal preparation and feeding
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Personal Care Aide or similar role preferred
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Effective communication and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable and punctual
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations and negative TB test
• High School diploma or GED

Qualifications

• The ability to think and work independently, with direction from a team leader or manager, while maintaining efficient and consistent communications at all times
• Excellent oral communication skills when speaking with other health professionals in the presence of patients (i.e., "bedside manner")
• The ability to endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and maintain a calm, professional demeanor throughout

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Paid Sick Off
• 401k with Employer Match
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• LegalShield (Free Legal Advice)
• IDShield (Identity Theft Protection Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Travel Time Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
• Working Advantage (Employee Discounts)

Who are we?

Eminence Home Care, an affiliate of Ultimate Care, provides comprehensive home care services in Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to offer top-quality, empathetic home care services to help clients live their best lives, reducing caregiver stress and avoiding unnecessary placements in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

Why choose us?

• Dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that empowers employees to grow personally and professionally
• Dynamic learning environment that encourages exploration and nurturing of talents and passions
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid sick leave, retirement savings, health, vision, dental, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal advice, identity theft protection, pet insurance, flexible spending account, travel time reimbursement, employee assistance program, and employee discounts
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and authenticity in the workplace