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 their daily activities. The role focuses on assisting with personal care tasks, ensuring client safety, and maintaining a respectful and caring environment. The PCA will also be responsible for monitoring clients' health and well-being, as well as adhering to all safety and reporting protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide conversation and companionship to clients
• Assist with ambulation, positioning, transferring, and exercise
• Prepare meals and monitor diet and eating
• Provide medication reminders
• Assist 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
• Communicate with clients respectfully
• Treat clients and their property with respect

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 transportation
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Successful clearance of local and state Criminal Background Checks
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in personal care or related field

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Training and ongoing education opportunities