PCA Personal Care Assistant

$31,824 - $33,904/Yr

Amazing Home Health Care - Kansas City, MO

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Kansas City, MO
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Amazing Home Health Care, you will play a vital role in providing essential personal care assistance to individuals in their homes or healthcare facilities. This position is part-time, offering a pay range of $15.30 to $16.30 per hour, and is designed for compassionate individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in need. You will be responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living, which include bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Your support will help clients maintain their dignity and independence while ensuring their safety and comfort. In addition to personal care tasks, you will assist with mobility and transfers, utilizing assistive devices and techniques to ensure safe movement. Meal preparation and serving will also be part of your responsibilities, as you cater to dietary needs and restrictions. Light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up living areas and doing laundry, will be expected to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for clients. Monitoring and recording vital signs, medication administration, and other health-related tasks as directed by healthcare professionals will be crucial in this role. You will also provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a trusting relationship with clients to enhance their overall well-being. This position requires a compassionate and caring nature, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care assistance to individuals in their homes or in a healthcare facility
  • Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Help with mobility and transfers, including using assistive devices and techniques
  • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs and restrictions
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up living areas and doing laundry
  • Monitor and record vital signs, medication administration, and other health-related tasks as directed by healthcare professionals
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to clients

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in personal care or related field preferred
  • Compassionate and caring nature
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently
  • Basic knowledge of personal care techniques and practices
  • Physical stamina to perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods of time
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if required for the position)
  • Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
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