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, performing light housekeeping tasks, and more.
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
- Avoid meal preparation and feeding (this task is typically handled by other staff)
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Personal Care Aide or similar role preferred
- Caregiving and compassionate attitude
- Effective communication and following 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
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
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, is a licensed home care provider serving Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services designed to restore client dignity and independence in their homes, reducing caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Why choose us?
- Dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that empowers our employees to unleash their full potential
- Active pursuit of a dynamic learning environment to nurture employee passions and talents
- Goal of facilitating holistic growth, both personally and professionally, within the workplace and beyond
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!