PCA Personal Care Assistant

$44,720 - $44,720/Yr

Acumen Fiscal Agent - Savannah, GA

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Savannah, GA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to a 36-year-old male who is wheelchair-bound and in need of personal care services. This role is crucial in assisting with daily activities and ensuring the well-being of the client. The Personal Care Assistant will be responsible for providing personal hygiene assistance, which includes bathing, grooming, and dressing. Additionally, the role involves assisting with mobility and physical therapy exercises to help maintain the client's physical health and independence. The Personal Care Assistant will also be tasked with preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensuring that the client receives proper nutrition. Light housekeeping tasks will be part of the daily responsibilities to maintain a clean and safe environment for the client. Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client's health or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals is essential to ensure timely interventions and support. Engaging the client in activities that promote their physical and mental well-being is also a key aspect of this role. The Personal Care Assistant will need to be attentive and compassionate, providing care that is tailored to the individual needs of the client, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal hygiene assistance such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Assist with mobility and physical therapy exercises
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks
  • Monitor and report changes in health or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals
  • Engage clients in activities that promote their physical and mental well-being

Requirements

  • Experience in caregiving
  • Knowledge of different behaviors
  • Ability to provide compassionate and attentive care to individuals in family home environments
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice-to-haves

  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • BLS Certification (Required)
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