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
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Personal Care Aide or similar role preferred
- Compassionate and caring attitude
- Able to communicate effectively and 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
- 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")
- Can endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and keep a calm, professional demeanor throughout
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")
- Can endure high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and keep a calm, professional demeanor throughout
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of home care procedures and protocols
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)
Pay
$15.00 - $17.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule
Hours vary based on patient needs and availability.
Benefits
- 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 located in Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services. Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Why choose us?
- We are dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that is pivotal for success in the contemporary home care landscape.
- We actively pursue avenues to cultivate a dynamic learning environment, allowing our team members to explore and nurture their passions and talents.
- We facilitate holistic growth, both personally and professionally, within the workplace and beyond.