PCA Personal Care Assistant

Prime Home Health - Gardena, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Gardena, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Caregiver Prime Home Health is a home care agency dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality support to individuals in need. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our clients by offering personalized care and assistance that promotes independence, dignity, and overall well-being. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated and reliable Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team. As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will play a vital role in improving the lives of individuals who require assistance with daily activities due to age, illness, disability, or injury. You will work closely with clients in their homes or residential facilities, providing personalized care and support tailored to their unique needs. Your compassionate nature, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for others will be key to succeeding in this role. In this position, you will assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. You will provide support with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort. Additionally, you will assist with medication reminders and monitoring, meal preparation and feeding, and perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying up living spaces, laundry, and light cleaning. Providing companionship and engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities will also be part of your responsibilities. You will accompany clients to medical appointments, community outings, and social events, while observing and reporting any changes in clients' physical or mental conditions to the appropriate personnel. Maintaining accurate documentation of services provided and client interactions is essential to this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Provide support with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist with medication reminders and monitoring.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, such as tidying up living spaces, laundry, and light cleaning.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments, community outings, and social events.
• Observe and report any changes in clients' physical or mental conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided and client interactions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience as a Personal Care Assistant or similar role is preferred but not required.
• Empathy, patience, and compassion for individuals requiring personal care assistance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift or assist with transferring clients when necessary.
• Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes or residential facilities.
• Must pass a background check.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on the lives of others.