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
• Auxiliary 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
• 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
• 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 may include evenings and weekends.