PCA (Personal Care Assistance)

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Loving Arms - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Memphis, TN

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at Loving Arms LLC involves providing essential support and companionship to clients in need of personal care assistance. The primary responsibilities include facilitating conversation and companionship, assisting clients with ambulation, positioning, transferring, and exercise. Additionally, the PCA will prepare meals, monitor dietary needs, and provide medication reminders. Personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting are also part of the role, along with light housekeeping duties, laundry, and linen washing. The PCA will accompany clients to doctor appointments and provide transportation for community outings, ensuring direct daily support is offered to enhance the clients' quality of life. The role requires adherence to strict policies and procedures to prevent abuse, including reporting any suspicious or inappropriate behavior. The PCA must follow mandatory abuse reporting requirements and attend periodic training and ongoing education sessions to stay updated on best practices. Documentation of daily client activities and observations is essential, and the PCA may be required to assist clients throughout the night. A professional appearance is expected at all times, and communication with clients must be respectful and considerate. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with other related duties as requested by clients, notifying the office of any changes in a client's health, needs, or living conditions, and treating both clients and their property with respect. The position emphasizes the importance of effective communication and the ability to read and write, ensuring that all interactions are conducted professionally and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Provide conversation and companionship to clients.
• Assist with ambulation, positioning, transferring, and exercise.
• Prepare meals and monitor diet and eating.
• Provide medication reminders to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Handle laundry and linen washing.
• Accompany clients to doctor appointments.
• Provide transportation for community outings.
• Offer direct daily support to clients.
• Prevent abuse by adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behavior.
• Follow mandatory abuse reporting requirements.
• Attend periodic trainings and ongoing education sessions.
• Document daily client activities and observations.
• Assist clients as needed throughout the night.
• Maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance at work.

Requirements

• Capability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license from the Tennessee Department of Safety.
• Documentation of vehicular liability insurance for personal injury to occupants of the vehicle.
• Vehicles must be maintained and operated in a safe manner.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Successful clearance of local and state Criminal Background Checks.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.