PCA Personal Care Assistant

$35,360 - $36,400/Yr

Caring for Parent Senior Care - Windham, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Windham, CT

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role involves providing essential support to clients who are physically or mentally challenged, assisting them in their daily activities to enhance their quality of life. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to helping others and can handle the challenges that come with caregiving. The PCA will be responsible for ensuring clients' needs are met with respect and dignity, while also maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can't move on their own
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to the customer's restrictions
• Help customers with their shopping
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements

• Proven experience as personal care assistant
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong ethics
• Physical stamina
• CPR certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's licence

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Senior care
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $17.00 - $17.50
• Full-time employment
• Day shift availability