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, as well as preparing meals and monitoring dietary needs. The PCA will also be responsible for medication reminders, assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, and performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen washing. Additionally, the PCA will accompany clients to doctor appointments and provide transportation for community outings, ensuring that clients receive direct daily support in a respectful and caring manner. The role requires adherence to strict policies and procedures to prevent abuse, including reporting any suspicious or inappropriate behavior and following mandatory abuse reporting requirements. The PCA will attend periodic training and ongoing education sessions to stay updated on best practices in personal care. Documentation of daily client activities and observations is also a critical part of the job, ensuring that all changes in the client's health, needs, and living conditions are communicated effectively. The PCA is expected to maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance while on duty, reflecting the professionalism of Loving Arms LLC. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with other related duties as requested by clients and maintaining open communication with clients to treat them and their property with respect. The position requires the ability to read and write, as well as the physical capability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. A valid driver's license and CPR and First Aid certification are also necessary for this role, along with successful clearance of local and state criminal background checks. While the job description outlines the basic duties, it is important to note that other duties may be assigned as needed, and the employee may frequently be required to stand, walk, bend, and squat during their shifts.

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, well-groomed appearance while at work.
• Communicate with clients in a respectful manner.
• 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 personal injury to occupants.
• 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.