PCA Personal Care Assistant

$38,584 - $38,584/Yr

Rockaway Home Care - Riverhead, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Riverhead, NY
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide essential support to individuals in need. The ideal candidate will have experience in direct support, behavior management, and working with people with developmental disabilities. As a PCA, you will assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, while also providing companionship and emotional support. You will help with meal preparation and medication reminders, support individuals in daily activities and exercises, and monitor and report changes in health or behavior. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients is also a key responsibility. This role is crucial in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing compassionate care and support.

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Help with meal preparation and medication reminders
  • Support individuals in daily activities and exercises
  • Monitor and report changes in health or behavior
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients

Requirements

  • PCA or HHA certificate
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Recent (less than 1 year) full physical
  • PPD Rubella and Rubeola titers
  • Drug screening
  • The ability to read, write and carry out patient care plan activities

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in outpatient care
  • Multilingual skills

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Great pay
  • Same Day Pay Available
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Holiday Pay
  • Unionized workplace
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